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ZIP Code 61953

Douglas, Illinois

FIPS 61953

Juniper

ZIP Code 61953 is in the top 25% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 19% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 25% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$164,400

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

87.2

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,518

Median Age

38.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$164,400

Lower than 62%

Median Property Tax

$2,677

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.1

Lower than 73%

Median Rent

$885

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 75%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.7%

Higher than 75%

Pandemic Gain %

26%

Recession Drop %

-2.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

26.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

117.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

40.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

16.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

87.2

Higher than 81%

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 61953: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61953?
The median home value in ZIP Code 61953 is $164,400, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61953?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61953 is $2,677, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 61953 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 61953 cost about 2.1× the median household income, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61953?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61953 is $885 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61953?
Home prices in ZIP Code 61953 have moved 51% 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 61953?
ZIP Code 61953 averages 52.4°F year-round, summer highs near 83.8°F, winter lows around 20.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 16.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 61953 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 61953's FEMA National Risk Index score is 87.2 (higher than 81% 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 →