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ZIP Code 61260

Mercer, Illinois

FIPS 61260

Juniper

ZIP Code 61260 is in the top 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 40% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 17th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$96,700

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.3

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

737

Median Age

31.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$96,700

Lower than 83%

Median Property Tax

$2,308

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.32

Lower than 68%

Median Rent

$643

Lower than 72%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

50

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

138.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.3

Higher than 60%

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 61260: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61260?
The median home value in ZIP Code 61260 is $96,700, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61260?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61260 is $2,308, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 61260 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 61260 cost about 2.32× the median household income, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61260?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61260 is $643 a month, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61260?
ZIP Code 61260 averages 50°F year-round, summer highs near 83.1°F, winter lows around 16.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 61260 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 61260's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.3 (higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

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