The basics
Total Population
3,280
Median Age
44.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$116,200
Median Property Tax
$2,264
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.68
Median Rent
$599
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
38%
Appreciation 1yr %
21%
Pandemic Gain %
27%
Recession Drop %
-8.3%
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)
41
Annual Snowfall (in)
27.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
57.6
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 61542: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61542?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61542 is $116,200, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61542?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61542 is $2,264, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61542 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61542 cost about 1.68× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61542?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61542 is $599 a month, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61542?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 61542 have moved 38% over the past five years (21% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61542?
- ZIP Code 61542 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 27.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61542 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61542's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.6 (lower than 60% 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 →