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ZIP Code 61472

Knox, Illinois

FIPS 61472

Juniper

ZIP Code 61472 is in the top 24% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 26% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$150,000

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

43.2

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

453

Median Age

47.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$150,000

Lower than 68%

Median Property Tax

$2,308

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.96

Lower than 76%

Median Rent

$775

Lower than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-12%

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)

37.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

43.2

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 61472: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61472?
The median home value in ZIP Code 61472 is $150,000, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61472?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61472 is $2,308, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 61472 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 61472 cost about 1.96× the median household income, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61472?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61472 is $775 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61472?
ZIP Code 61472 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 26.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 61472 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 61472's FEMA National Risk Index score is 43.2 (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 →