The basics
Total Population
2,520
Median Age
47.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$224,000
Median Property Tax
$4,958
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.18
Median Rent
$763
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
23%
Recession Drop %
-4.9%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
84.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
18.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
22.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
128.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
38.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
36.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
47.9
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 61281: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61281?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61281 is $224,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61281?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61281 is $4,958, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61281 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61281 cost about 2.18× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61281?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61281 is $763 a month, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61281?
- ZIP Code 61281 averages 51.2°F year-round, summer highs near 84.5°F, winter lows around 18.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 36.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61281 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61281's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.9 (lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →