The basics
Total Population
15,356
Median Age
34.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$77,500
Median Property Tax
$1,728
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.86
Median Rent
$995
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
47%
Appreciation 1yr %
-1.6%
Pandemic Gain %
39%
Recession Drop %
-17%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
84.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
20.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
52.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
23.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
117.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
39.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
26.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
53.2
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 61603: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61603?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61603 is $77,500, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61603?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61603 is $1,728, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61603 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61603 cost about 1.86× the median household income, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61603?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61603 is $995 a month, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61603?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 61603 have moved 47% over the past five years (-1.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61603?
- ZIP Code 61603 averages 52.7°F year-round, summer highs near 84.7°F, winter lows around 20.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61603 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61603's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.2 (lower than 64% 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 →