The basics
Total Population
4,962
Median Age
42.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$147,600
Median Property Tax
$3,079
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.08
Median Rent
$815
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
27%
Appreciation 1yr %
6.1%
Pandemic Gain %
38%
Recession Drop %
-2%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
83.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
16.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
50
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
13.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
138.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
39.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
21.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
46.3
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 61231: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61231?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61231 is $147,600, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61231?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61231 is $3,079, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61231 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61231 cost about 2.08× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61231?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61231 is $815 a month, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61231?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 61231 have moved 27% over the past five years (6.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61231?
- ZIP Code 61231 averages 50°F year-round, summer highs near 83.1°F, winter lows around 16.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61231 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61231's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46.3 (lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →