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ZIP Code 61428

Knox, Illinois

FIPS 61428

Juniper

ZIP Code 61428 is in the top 26% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$285,100

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

43.9

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,278

Median Age

53

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$285,100

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$4,850

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.7

Higher than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

1.4%

Recession Drop %

-10%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

134.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

40.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

25.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

43.9

Lower than 74%

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 61428: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61428?
The median home value in ZIP Code 61428 is $285,100, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61428?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61428 is $4,850, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 61428 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 61428 cost about 3.7× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61428?
ZIP Code 61428 averages 50.4°F year-round, summer highs near 82.3°F, winter lows around 17.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 25.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 61428 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 61428's FEMA National Risk Index score is 43.9 (lower than 74% 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 →