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ZIP Code 61044

Stephenson, Illinois

FIPS 61044

Juniper

ZIP Code 61044 is in the top 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 26% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$150,000

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83.2

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

225

Median Age

36.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$150,000

Lower than 68%

Median Property Tax

$2,548

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.83

Lower than 79%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

142.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

35.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83.2

Higher than 75%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 61044: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61044?
The median home value in ZIP Code 61044 is $150,000, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61044?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61044 is $2,548, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 61044 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 61044 cost about 1.83× the median household income, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61044?
ZIP Code 61044 averages 47.8°F year-round, summer highs near 80.4°F, winter lows around 15.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 35.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 61044 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 61044's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83.2 (higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →