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ZIP 60503

Population: 16,789 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 60503 is $417,731 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $467,500 after a median 67 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,550/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$417,731

Typical home value

+1.8%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$417,731
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+14.9%
5-year appreciation
+39.6%
10-year appreciation
+87.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$417,905

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$467,500
Median list price
$439,995
Median price per sqft
$227
1-year sale-price change
+8.8%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
60
For-sale inventory
49
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
79
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
23

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,550/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,678/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,780/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,011/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,954/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.9 : 1
Schools include
The Wheatlands Elementary School, Bednarcik Junior High School, Homestead Elementary School, Wolfs Crossing Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kerr-McGee (Residential Areas) (11.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.8 in
Annual snowfall
24.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
90,854
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
104,886

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (34 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
Wormley Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dupage Airport (DPA) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
76
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, LOYOLA GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2003
Housing built before 1970
1.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
69.0%
Median annual property tax
$8,542
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
89.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 60503State medianUS median
Typical home value$417,731—$288,527
Median sale price$467,500—$325,000
Median days on market67 days—51 days
Typical rent$2,550/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,542—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 60503?
$417,731.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 60503?
$467,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 60503?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 60503?
Typical rent: $2,550/month.
Is ZIP 60503 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 60503. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 60503?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 60503?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 60503 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 60503?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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