The basics
Total Population
2,393
Median Age
40.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$150,800
Median Property Tax
$3,118
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.75
Median Rent
$1,162
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
49%
Appreciation 1yr %
15%
Pandemic Gain %
24%
Recession Drop %
-0.69%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
84.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
18.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
27
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
135.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
38.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
27.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
68.3
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 61561: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61561?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61561 is $150,800, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61561?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61561 is $3,118, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61561 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61561 cost about 1.75× the median household income, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61561?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61561 is $1,162 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61561?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 61561 have moved 49% over the past five years (15% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61561?
- ZIP Code 61561 averages 51.3°F year-round, summer highs near 84.5°F, winter lows around 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61561 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61561's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.3 (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 →