The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 61060 sells for about $132,500, or $70 per square foot.
Prices are up +11.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 38.5 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $773 a month.
ZIP 61060 — Orangeville
The housing market in 61060 is characterized by low inventory and consistent value appreciation. Market activity remains constrained by limited for-sale inventory, while the area remains an affordable, rural-residential market supported by stable regional demand.
This ZIP is best suited for family buyers seeking rural settings and local commuters to Freeport or Monroe; it is less optimal for investors looking for high-velocity rental yield.
Median prices moved up 11.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 39 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.7% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.0% · poverty 11.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 61060, Stephenson County IL
The area is primarily rural with crime rates generally low, consistent with regional trends for Stephenson County’s smaller villages.
The area is served by Orangeville Community Unit School District 203, which provides essential primary and secondary education for the local population.
The area faces relatively low overall natural-hazard risk, with primary environmental considerations including strong winds, cold waves, and drought.
Development is modest, with the local economy heavily influenced by the healthcare, construction, and administrative service sectors in the surrounding Freeport-Monroe corridor.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
The mean commute to work for residents is approximately 22 minutes, reflecting a rural profile with travel toward regional employment hubs.
The area features rural parks and proximity to natural amenities, though there is limited large-scale commercial shopping within the immediate 3-mile radius.
There is limited rental depth in the area; the market is skewed toward long-term residential housing with minimal short-term rental activity.
The industry mix is driven by regional healthcare, manufacturing, and agricultural support services found in Stephenson County and nearby Wisconsin markets.
The current development pipeline is limited, with a focus on maintaining existing rural-residential infrastructure rather than large-scale mixed-use projects.
Parcels are subject to Stephenson County tax levies and local school district operating taxes.
Property insurance posture is standard for a rural Illinois setting, with elevated awareness of wind and hail risk.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 61060 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community gathering spaces and recreational areas.
Proximity to rural trail networks serving the county.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.