The basics
Total Population
5,779
Median Age
39.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$265,400
Median Property Tax
$4,939
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.26
Median Rent
$962
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
56%
Appreciation 1yr %
13%
Pandemic Gain %
33%
Recession Drop %
-0.19%
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)
41.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
25
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
64.4
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 61873: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61873?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61873 is $265,400, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61873?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61873 is $4,939, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61873 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61873 cost about 2.26× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61873?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61873 is $962 a month, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61873?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 61873 have moved 56% over the past five years (13% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61873?
- ZIP Code 61873 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 61873 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61873's FEMA National Risk Index score is 64.4 (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 →