The basics
Total Population
8,226
Median Age
42.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$230,900
Median Property Tax
$3,914
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.23
Median Rent
$1,398
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
48%
Appreciation 1yr %
6.5%
Pandemic Gain %
31%
Recession Drop %
-3.3%
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)
39.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
18.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
94.1
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 61856: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61856?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61856 is $230,900, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61856?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61856 is $3,914, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61856 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61856 cost about 2.23× the median household income, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61856?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61856 is $1,398 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61856?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 61856 have moved 48% over the past five years (6.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61856?
- ZIP Code 61856 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 61856 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61856's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.1 (higher than 91% 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 →