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ZIP Code 61071

Whiteside, Illinois

FIPS 61071

Juniper

ZIP Code 61071 is in the top 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 18th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 22% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$102,300

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

35%

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

46.6

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

13,581

Median Age

40.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$102,300

Lower than 82%

Median Property Tax

$2,396

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.69

Lower than 81%

Median Rent

$797

Lower than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

35%

Higher than 58%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.6%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-4.2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

137.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

46.6

Lower than 71%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 61071: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61071?
The median home value in ZIP Code 61071 is $102,300, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61071?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61071 is $2,396, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 61071 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 61071 cost about 1.69× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61071?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61071 is $797 a month, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61071?
Home prices in ZIP Code 61071 have moved 35% over the past five years (3.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61071?
ZIP Code 61071 averages 49.4°F year-round, summer highs near 81.3°F, winter lows around 17°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 61071 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 61071's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46.6 (lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →