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ZIP Code 61277

Whiteside, Illinois

FIPS 61277

Juniper

ZIP Code 61277 is in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$148,200

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

32%

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

56.1

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,054

Median Age

44

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$148,200

Lower than 68%

Median Property Tax

$2,674

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.11

Lower than 73%

Median Rent

$801

Lower than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

32%

Higher than 57%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.7%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

19%

Recession Drop %

-6.8%

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

56.1

Lower than 61%

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 61277: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61277?
The median home value in ZIP Code 61277 is $148,200, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61277?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61277 is $2,674, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 61277 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 61277 cost about 2.11× the median household income, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61277?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61277 is $801 a month, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61277?
Home prices in ZIP Code 61277 have moved 32% over the past five years (9.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61277?
ZIP Code 61277 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 61277 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 61277's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56.1 (lower than 61% 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 →