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ZIP 61079

Population: 210 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in ZIP 61079 is $123,200. Homes sell for a median $207,500 after a median 21 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$123,200

Median home value (Census)

21

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$123,200

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$207,500
Median price per sqft
$148
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$816/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$896/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,172/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,542/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,578/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.0 : 1
Schools include
Shirland C C School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
1
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Beloit Corp. (9.3 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
49.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.4 in
Annual snowfall
37.1 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
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,463
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,412

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
53
Nearest airport
Koch Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
FHN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, UW HEALTH, SAINT ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 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
1938
Housing built before 1970
92.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,152
Households with broadband internet
47.5%

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

How it compares

ZIP 61079State medianUS median
Median sale price$207,500—$325,000
Median days on market21 days—51 days
Median annual property tax$2,152—$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 median home value in ZIP 61079?
$123,200 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61079?
$207,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61079?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61079?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,172/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is ZIP 61079 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 61079. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61079?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 61079?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 61079 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61079?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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