The basics
Total Population
16,291
Median Age
44.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$115,900
Median Property Tax
$2,519
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.99
Median Rent
$770
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
34%
Appreciation 1yr %
3.3%
Pandemic Gain %
24%
Recession Drop %
-4.7%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
86.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
19.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
52.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
34.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
132.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
39.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
14.4
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
63.6
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 61520: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61520?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61520 is $115,900, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61520?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61520 is $2,519, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61520 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61520 cost about 1.99× the median household income, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61520?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61520 is $770 a month, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61520?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 61520 have moved 34% over the past five years (3.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61520?
- ZIP Code 61520 averages 52.5°F year-round, summer highs near 86.2°F, winter lows around 19.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 14.4 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61520 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61520's FEMA National Risk Index score is 63.6 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →