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ZIP Code 61491

Stark, Illinois

FIPS 61491

Juniper

ZIP Code 61491 is in the top 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 35% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 24th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$119,900

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

76.2

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,230

Median Age

42.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$119,900

Lower than 76%

Median Property Tax

$2,075

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.92

Lower than 77%

Median Rent

$675

Lower than 70%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

22.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

142.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

22.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

76.2

Higher than 65%

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 61491: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61491?
The median home value in ZIP Code 61491 is $119,900, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61491?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61491 is $2,075, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 61491 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 61491 cost about 1.92× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61491?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61491 is $675 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61491?
ZIP Code 61491 averages 50.8°F year-round, summer highs near 84.1°F, winter lows around 17.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 22.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 61491 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 61491's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.2 (higher than 65% 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 →