The basics
Total Population
6,518
Median Age
38.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$164,400
Median Property Tax
$2,677
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.1
Median Rent
$885
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
51%
Appreciation 1yr %
2.7%
Pandemic Gain %
26%
Recession Drop %
-2.9%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
83.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
20.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
52.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
26.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
117.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
40.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
16.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
87.2
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 61953: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61953?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61953 is $164,400, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61953?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61953 is $2,677, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61953 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61953 cost about 2.1× the median household income, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61953?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61953 is $885 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61953?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 61953 have moved 51% over the past five years (2.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61953?
- ZIP Code 61953 averages 52.4°F year-round, summer highs near 83.8°F, winter lows around 20.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 16.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61953 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61953's FEMA National Risk Index score is 87.2 (higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →