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ZIP Code 61272

Mercer, Illinois

FIPS 61272

Juniper

ZIP Code 61272 is in the top 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 39% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 26th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$145,900

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.7

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,437

Median Age

41.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$145,900

Lower than 69%

Median Property Tax

$2,479

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.27

Lower than 69%

Median Rent

$605

Lower than 74%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

24.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

121.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

35.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.7

Higher than 61%

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 61272: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61272?
The median home value in ZIP Code 61272 is $145,900, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61272?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61272 is $2,479, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 61272 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 61272 cost about 2.27× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61272?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61272 is $605 a month, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61272?
ZIP Code 61272 averages 51.2°F year-round, summer highs near 84.1°F, winter lows around 18.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 35.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 61272 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 61272's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.7 (higher than 61% 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 →