ZIP Code 60553

In ZIP code 60553, near Steward, homes carry a median value of $176,900 while households bring in a median of $109,375 — a ratio that keeps ownership within reach for many buyers. The county's 1.97% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $3,485 annually on a median-valued home, a figure that eats into earnings even at this income level. Per-capita income sits at $46,064. Add a combined sales tax of 7.75% on purchases, and the overall cost of living here reflects both the promise of attainable housing and the ongoing weight of local taxes.