The basics
Total Population
2,549
Median Age
41.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$131,100
Median Property Tax
$2,735
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.03
Median Rent
$971
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
24%
Recession Drop %
-3.5%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
16.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
49.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
15.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
137.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
37.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
26.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
64.8
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 61238: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61238?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61238 is $131,100, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61238?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61238 is $2,735, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61238 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61238 cost about 2.03× the median household income, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61238?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61238 is $971 a month, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61238?
- ZIP Code 61238 averages 49.5°F year-round, summer highs near 82.6°F, winter lows around 16.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61238 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61238's FEMA National Risk Index score is 64.8 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →