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Lena, IL — ZIP 61048

Population: 3,786 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 61048 (Lena, IL) is $213,947 — up 10.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $210,000 after a median 23 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$213,947

Median home value

+10.9%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$213,947
1-year appreciation
+10.9%
3-year appreciation
+23.2%
5-year appreciation
+52.5%
10-year appreciation
+125.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$213,947
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
$210,000
Median list price
$177,450
Median price per sqft
$122
1-year sale-price change
-1.2%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+4.4%

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Lena-Winslow Elem School, Lena-Winslow High School, Lena-Winslow Jr High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.0 in
Annual snowfall
41.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°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)
3,260
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,817

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Gerbick Airport (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
FHN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, THE MONROE CLINIC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 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)
-119 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
45.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,801
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
66.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,721
Average weekly wage
$1,053
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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

How it compares

ZIP 61048State medianUS median
Median home value$213,947$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$210,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market23 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,801$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 61048?
$213,947.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61048?
$210,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61048?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61048?
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 61048?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 61048 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 61048?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 61048?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61048?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 61048?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 61048 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61048?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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