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ZIP Code 61263

Mercer, Illinois

FIPS 61263

Juniper

ZIP Code 61263 is in the top 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 30% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$134,800

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

47.8

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

657

Median Age

46.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$134,800

Lower than 72%

Median Property Tax

$2,701

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.56

Lower than 83%

Median Rent

$856

Near median

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)

38.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

47.8

Lower than 70%

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 61263: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61263?
The median home value in ZIP Code 61263 is $134,800, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61263?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61263 is $2,701, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 61263 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 61263 cost about 1.56× the median household income, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61263?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61263 is $856 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61263?
ZIP Code 61263 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 61263 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 61263's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.8 (lower than 70% 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 →