The basics
Total Population
5,437
Median Age
45
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$141,500
Median Property Tax
$2,604
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.36
Median Rent
$949
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
29%
Appreciation 1yr %
1.6%
Pandemic Gain %
22%
Recession Drop %
-1.8%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
17.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
49.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
13.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
131.9
Annual Precipitation (in)
34.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
31.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
60.4
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 61252: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61252?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61252 is $141,500, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61252?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61252 is $2,604, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61252 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61252 cost about 2.36× the median household income, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61252?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61252 is $949 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61252?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 61252 have moved 29% over the past five years (1.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61252?
- ZIP Code 61252 averages 49.9°F year-round, summer highs near 82.3°F, winter lows around 17.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 31.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61252 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61252's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.4 (lower than 56% 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 →