The basics
Total Population
5,795
Median Age
45.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$237,000
Median Property Tax
$5,110
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.09
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
38%
Appreciation 1yr %
0.1%
Pandemic Gain %
28%
Recession Drop %
-1.5%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
84.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
18.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
22.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
128.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
38.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
36.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
48.2
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 61240: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61240?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61240 is $237,000, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61240?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61240 is $5,110, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61240 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61240 cost about 2.09× the median household income, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61240?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 61240 have moved 38% over the past five years (0.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61240?
- ZIP Code 61240 averages 51.2°F year-round, summer highs near 84.5°F, winter lows around 18.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 36.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61240 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61240's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48.2 (lower than 69% 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 →