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ZIP Code 61252

Whiteside, Illinois

FIPS 61252

Juniper

ZIP Code 61252 is in the top 29% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$141,500

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

29%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

60.4

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,437

Median Age

45

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$141,500

Lower than 70%

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

Lower than 67%

Median Rent

$949

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

29%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

1.6%

Higher than 71%

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

Lower than 56%

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 →