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ZIP Code 61079

Winnebago, Illinois

FIPS 61079

Juniper

ZIP Code 61079 is in the bottom 37% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 64th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$123,200

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

75.3

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

210

Median Age

51.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$123,200

Lower than 75%

Median Property Tax

$2,152

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.66

Lower than 58%

Median Rent

$1,063

Higher than 64%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

142

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

35.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

75.3

Higher than 63%

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 61079: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61079?
The median home value in ZIP Code 61079 is $123,200, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61079?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61079 is $2,152, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 61079 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 61079 cost about 2.66× the median household income, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61079?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61079 is $1,063 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61079?
ZIP Code 61079 averages 45.4°F year-round, summer highs near 77.9°F, winter lows around 13.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 35.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 61079 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 61079's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.3 (higher than 63% 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 →