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ZIP Code 61442

Mercer, Illinois

FIPS 61442

Juniper

ZIP Code 61442 is in the top 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 39% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 11th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$67,200

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.8

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

504

Median Age

53.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$67,200

Lower than 89%

Median Property Tax

$963

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.38

Lower than 85%

Median Rent

$607

Lower than 73%

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)

37.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

20.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.8

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 61442: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61442?
The median home value in ZIP Code 61442 is $67,200, lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61442?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61442 is $963, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 61442 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 61442 cost about 1.38× the median household income, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61442?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61442 is $607 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61442?
ZIP Code 61442 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 20.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 61442 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 61442's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.8 (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 →