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ZIP Code 61251

Whiteside, Illinois

FIPS 61251

Juniper

ZIP Code 61251 is in the top 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$190,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

59.8

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

377

Median Age

36.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$190,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$3,136

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.4

Lower than 66%

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)

38.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

31.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

59.8

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 61251: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61251?
The median home value in ZIP Code 61251 is $190,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61251?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61251 is $3,136, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 61251 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 61251 cost about 2.4× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61251?
ZIP Code 61251 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 31.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 61251 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 61251's FEMA National Risk Index score is 59.8 (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 →