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ZIP Code 61401

Knox, Illinois

FIPS 61401

Juniper

ZIP Code 61401 is in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 18th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$100,600

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

55

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

30,580

Median Age

41.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$100,600

Lower than 82%

Median Property Tax

$2,014

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.99

Lower than 75%

Median Rent

$810

Lower than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 65%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.8%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

27%

Recession Drop %

-2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

16.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

129.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

39

Annual Snowfall (in)

25.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

55

Lower than 62%

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 61401: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61401?
The median home value in ZIP Code 61401 is $100,600, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61401?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61401 is $2,014, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 61401 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 61401 cost about 1.99× the median household income, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61401?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61401 is $810 a month, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61401?
Home prices in ZIP Code 61401 have moved 44% over the past five years (6.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61401?
ZIP Code 61401 averages 50.2°F year-round, summer highs near 82.5°F, winter lows around 17.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 25.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 61401 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 61401's FEMA National Risk Index score is 55 (lower than 62% 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 →