The basics
Total Population
1,934
Median Age
39.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$192,200
Median Property Tax
$3,386
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.96
Median Rent
$917
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
59%
Appreciation 1yr %
12%
Pandemic Gain %
44%
Recession Drop %
-8.9%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
19.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
18.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
129.6
Annual Precipitation (in)
41.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
17.4
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
68.9
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 61843: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61843?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61843 is $192,200, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61843?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61843 is $3,386, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61843 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61843 cost about 1.96× the median household income, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61843?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61843 is $917 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61843?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 61843 have moved 59% over the past five years (12% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61843?
- ZIP Code 61843 averages 50.7°F year-round, summer highs near 82.8°F, winter lows around 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 17.4 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61843 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61843's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.9 (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 →