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ZIP Code 61542

Fulton, Illinois

FIPS 61542

Juniper

ZIP Code 61542 is in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 23th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$116,200

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

57.6

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,280

Median Age

44.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$116,200

Lower than 77%

Median Property Tax

$2,264

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.68

Lower than 81%

Median Rent

$599

Lower than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60%

Appreciation 1yr %

21%

Higher than 99%

Pandemic Gain %

27%

Recession Drop %

-8.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

34.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

132.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

41

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

57.6

Lower than 60%

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 61542: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61542?
The median home value in ZIP Code 61542 is $116,200, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61542?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61542 is $2,264, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 61542 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 61542 cost about 1.68× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61542?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61542 is $599 a month, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61542?
Home prices in ZIP Code 61542 have moved 38% over the past five years (21% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61542?
ZIP Code 61542 averages 52.5°F year-round, summer highs near 86.2°F, winter lows around 19.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 61542 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 61542's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.6 (lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →