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Newark, IL — ZIP 60541

Population: 3,342 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 60541 (Newark, IL) is $409,164 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $493,000 after a median 98.5 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, strongwind, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$409,164

Median home value

+4.6%

1-year change

98.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$409,164
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+18.1%
5-year appreciation
+35.9%
10-year appreciation
+66.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$409,164
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$493,000
Median list price
$550,000
Median price per sqft
$203
1-year sale-price change
+73.0%
Median days on market
98.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+2.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$780/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Plano Area Special Ed Coop, Lisbon CCSD 90, Newark CHSD 18
Schools include
Newark CHSD 18, Newark CCSD 66, Lisbon CCSD 90, Lisbon Grade School, Newark Comm High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, inlandFlooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
20.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Amoco Chemicals (Joliet Landfill) (19.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.4 in
Annual snowfall
15.6 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
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,091
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,559

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
49
Nearest airport
Cushing Field Ltd Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dupage Airport (DPA) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
COPLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MORRIS HOSPITAL & HEALTHCARE CENTERS, OSF SAINT ELIZABETH MDL CTR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+833 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
46.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.7%
Median annual property tax
$6,495
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
47.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,504
Average weekly wage
$922
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
441

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 60541State medianUS median
Median home value$409,164$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$493,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market99 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,495$2,696$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 60541?
$409,164.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 60541?
$493,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 60541?
Median days on market: 98.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 60541?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,220/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 60541?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, inlandFlooding, tornado.
Is ZIP 60541 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 60541?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 60541?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 60541?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 60541?
7 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 60541 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 60541?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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