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ZIP Code 61944

Edgar, Illinois

FIPS 61944

Juniper

ZIP Code 61944 is in the top 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 18th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 39% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$99,500

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

29%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

79.5

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

11,261

Median Age

47.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$99,500

Lower than 82%

Median Property Tax

$1,506

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.76

Lower than 80%

Median Rent

$786

Lower than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

29%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

-2.7%

Higher than 61%

Pandemic Gain %

21%

Recession Drop %

-7.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

19.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

116.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

42.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

19.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

79.5

Higher than 69%

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 61944: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61944?
The median home value in ZIP Code 61944 is $99,500, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61944?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61944 is $1,506, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 61944 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 61944 cost about 1.76× the median household income, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61944?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61944 is $786 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61944?
Home prices in ZIP Code 61944 have moved 29% over the past five years (-2.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61944?
ZIP Code 61944 averages 51.4°F year-round, summer highs near 83°F, winter lows around 19.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 19.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 61944 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 61944's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.5 (higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.

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