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ZIP Code 62079

Macoupin, Illinois

FIPS 62079

Juniper

ZIP Code 62079 is in the top 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 33% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$147,000

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

78.1

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

292

Median Age

49.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$147,000

Lower than 69%

Median Property Tax

$2,558

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.1

Lower than 87%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

28.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

117.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

16.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

78.1

Higher than 67%

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 62079: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 62079?
The median home value in ZIP Code 62079 is $147,000, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 62079?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 62079 is $2,558, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 62079 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 62079 cost about 1.1× the median household income, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 62079?
ZIP Code 62079 averages 53.4°F year-round, summer highs near 84.8°F, winter lows around 22.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 16.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 62079 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 62079's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.1 (higher than 67% 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 →