The basics
Total Population
1,015
Median Age
41.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$161,500
Median Property Tax
$3,176
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.84
Median Rent
$1,125
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
24%
Recession Drop %
-18%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
83.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
16.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
50
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
13.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
138.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
39.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
21.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
50.5
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 61279: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61279?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61279 is $161,500, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61279?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61279 is $3,176, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61279 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61279 cost about 1.84× the median household income, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61279?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61279 is $1,125 a month, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61279?
- ZIP Code 61279 averages 50°F year-round, summer highs near 83.1°F, winter lows around 16.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61279 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61279's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.5 (lower than 67% 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 →