The basics
Total Population
678
Median Age
51.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$219,000
Near median
Median Property Tax
$4,348
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.13
Higher than 56%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
83.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
17.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
18.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
125.6
Annual Precipitation (in)
37.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
36.1
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 61278: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61278?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61278 is $219,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61278?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61278 is $4,348, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61278 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61278 cost about 3.13× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61278?
- ZIP Code 61278 averages 50.6°F year-round, summer highs near 83.2°F, winter lows around 17.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 36.1 inches of snow a year.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →