The basics
Total Population
2,620
Median Age
45.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$157,500
Median Property Tax
$3,301
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.97
Median Rent
$492
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
49%
Appreciation 1yr %
-4.4%
Pandemic Gain %
43%
Recession Drop %
-17%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
20.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
14.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
127.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
39.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
18.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
61.5
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 61842: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61842?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61842 is $157,500, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61842?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61842 is $3,301, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61842 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61842 cost about 1.97× the median household income, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61842?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61842 is $492 a month, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61842?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 61842 have moved 49% over the past five years (-4.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61842?
- ZIP Code 61842 averages 51.1°F year-round, summer highs near 82.6°F, winter lows around 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 18.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61842 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61842's FEMA National Risk Index score is 61.5 (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 →