The basics
Total Population
1,961
Median Age
41.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$159,900
Median Property Tax
$2,864
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.85
Median Rent
$979
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
41%
Appreciation 1yr %
6.6%
Pandemic Gain %
30%
Recession Drop %
-5.3%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
21.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
52.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
13.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
118.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
41.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
25
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
80.5
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 61849: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61849?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61849 is $159,900, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61849?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61849 is $2,864, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61849 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61849 cost about 1.85× the median household income, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61849?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61849 is $979 a month, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61849?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 61849 have moved 41% over the past five years (6.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61849?
- ZIP Code 61849 averages 52.2°F year-round, summer highs near 82.6°F, winter lows around 21.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 25 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61849 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61849's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80.5 (higher than 71% 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 →