The basics
Total Population
2,960
Median Age
39.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$143,000
Median Property Tax
$2,554
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.9
Median Rent
$889
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
67%
Appreciation 1yr %
19%
Pandemic Gain %
35%
Recession Drop %
-8.3%
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)
39.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
18.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
86.5
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 61956: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61956?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61956 is $143,000, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61956?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61956 is $2,554, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61956 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61956 cost about 1.9× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61956?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61956 is $889 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61956?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 61956 have moved 67% over the past five years (19% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61956?
- ZIP Code 61956 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 18.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61956 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61956's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.5 (higher than 80% 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 →