The basics
Total Population
6,912
Median Age
42.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$164,600
Median Property Tax
$2,933
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.04
Median Rent
$903
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
27%
Appreciation 1yr %
-7.8%
Pandemic Gain %
33%
Recession Drop %
-1.9%
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
53.9
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 61270: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61270?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61270 is $164,600, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61270?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61270 is $2,933, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61270 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61270 cost about 2.04× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61270?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61270 is $903 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61270?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 61270 have moved 27% over the past five years (-7.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61270?
- ZIP Code 61270 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 61270 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61270's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.9 (lower than 64% 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 →