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ZIP Code 62240

St. Clair, Illinois

ZCTA 62240

Juniper

ZIP Code 62240 is in the highest 33% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 1% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the highest 22% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$96,063

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

0.93×

Lower than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

77.9

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 62240, in St. Clair, Illinois.

The basics

Total Population

1,796

Median Age

30.1

Population Density

120.58

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$2,081

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

2.3%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,063

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

44%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

14%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

39.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

97.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

42.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

13.8

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

77.9

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 62240: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 62240?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 62240 is $2,081, an effective rate of 2.3% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 62240 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 62240 cost about 0.93× the median household income, lower than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 62240?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 62240 is $1,063 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How many people live in ZIP Code 62240?
ZIP Code 62240 has a population of 1,796, about 120.58 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 30.1.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 62240?
ZIP Code 62240 averages 56.2°F year-round, summer highs near 86.9°F, winter lows around 24.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 13.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 62240 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 62240's FEMA National Risk Index score is 77.9 (higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

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

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