The basics
Total Population
10,203
Median Age
45.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$161,700
Median Property Tax
$3,252
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.04
Median Rent
$917
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
41%
Appreciation 1yr %
-0.22%
Pandemic Gain %
30%
Recession Drop %
-5.4%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
85.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
20.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
52.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
28.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
120.6
Annual Precipitation (in)
36.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
20
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
72.4
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 61523: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61523?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61523 is $161,700, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61523?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61523 is $3,252, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61523 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61523 cost about 2.04× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61523?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61523 is $917 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61523?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 61523 have moved 41% over the past five years (-0.22% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61523?
- ZIP Code 61523 averages 52.6°F year-round, summer highs near 85.7°F, winter lows around 20.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 20 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61523 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61523's FEMA National Risk Index score is 72.4 (higher than 59% 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 →