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ZIP Code 61250

Whiteside, Illinois

FIPS 61250

Juniper

ZIP Code 61250 is in the top 2% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 24% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the top 39% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$167,700

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

59.7

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,781

Median Age

42.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$167,700

Lower than 61%

Median Property Tax

$2,480

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.98

Lower than 76%

Median Rent

$838

Lower than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61%

Appreciation 1yr %

17%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

15%

Recession Drop %

-3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

145.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

29.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

59.7

Lower than 57%

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 61250: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61250?
The median home value in ZIP Code 61250 is $167,700, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61250?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61250 is $2,480, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 61250 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 61250 cost about 1.98× the median household income, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61250?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61250 is $838 a month, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61250?
Home prices in ZIP Code 61250 have moved 39% over the past five years (17% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61250?
ZIP Code 61250 averages 48.3°F year-round, summer highs near 81.4°F, winter lows around 15.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 29.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 61250 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 61250's FEMA National Risk Index score is 59.7 (lower than 57% 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 →