ZIP Code 60071

ZIP code 60071, centered on Crystal Lake, sits in middle-income territory, with a median household income of $74,426 and per-capita income of $51,674. Homes carry a median value of $331,400, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 2.36% means owners pay a meaningful share of that value each year. Add a combined sales tax of 7.25%, and the overall tax picture leans heavier than many parts of the country. This is a solidly middle-class area where housing costs and taxes together shape the household budget.