The basics
Total Population
1,135
Median Age
48
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$218,100
Median Property Tax
$3,606
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.09
Median Rent
$850
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
18%
Recession Drop %
-16%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
17.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
14.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
129
Annual Precipitation (in)
36.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
31.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
28.9
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 61242: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61242?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61242 is $218,100, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61242?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61242 is $3,606, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61242 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61242 cost about 2.09× the median household income, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61242?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61242 is $850 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61242?
- ZIP Code 61242 averages 50.2°F year-round, summer highs near 82.2°F, winter lows around 17.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 31.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61242 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61242's FEMA National Risk Index score is 28.9 (lower than 85% 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 →