The basics
Total Population
1,542
Median Age
43.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$240,000
Median Property Tax
$4,523
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.15
Median Rent
$1,135
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
43%
Pandemic Gain %
25%
Recession Drop %
-2.8%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
84.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
20.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
52
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
23.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
133.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
37.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
22.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
54.9
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 61742: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61742?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61742 is $240,000, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61742?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61742 is $4,523, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61742 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61742 cost about 2.15× the median household income, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61742?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61742 is $1,135 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61742?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 61742 have moved 43% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61742?
- ZIP Code 61742 averages 52°F year-round, summer highs near 84.1°F, winter lows around 20.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 22.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61742 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61742's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.9 (lower than 63% 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 →