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ZIP Code 61942

Douglas, Illinois

FIPS 61942

Juniper

ZIP Code 61942 is in the top 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 30% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 21th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$110,400

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

80

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,161

Median Age

51.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$110,400

Lower than 79%

Median Property Tax

$1,824

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.44

Lower than 84%

Median Rent

$833

Lower than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

23

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

125.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

18.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

80

Higher than 70%

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 61942: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61942?
The median home value in ZIP Code 61942 is $110,400, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61942?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61942 is $1,824, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 61942 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 61942 cost about 1.44× the median household income, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61942?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61942 is $833 a month, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61942?
ZIP Code 61942 averages 51.5°F year-round, summer highs near 83.1°F, winter lows around 20.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 18.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 61942 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 61942's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80 (higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.

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