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ZIP Code 62243

St. Clair, Illinois

ZCTA 62243

Juniper

ZIP Code 62243 is in the 92th percentile nationally for home price growth over the past year. It also sits in the highest 17% nationally for median income. And it sits in the lowest 36% nationally for home price against income.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$359,239

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

52%

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

64.3

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The boundary of ZIP Code 62243, in St. Clair, Illinois.

The basics

Total Population

6,418

Median Age

44.5

Population Density

124.16

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$5,747

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

2.1%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

2.7×

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$103,342

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,079

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

13%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

29%

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

6.9%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

52.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

93.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

45

Annual Snowfall (in)

11.6

Flood & disaster risk

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

64.3

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

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 62243: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 62243?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 62243 today is $359,239, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 62243?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 62243 is $5,747, an effective rate of 2.1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 62243 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 62243 cost about 2.7× the median household income, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 62243?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 62243 is $1,079 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 62243?
Home prices in ZIP Code 62243 have moved 52% over the past five years (13% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 62243?
ZIP Code 62243 has a population of 6,418, about 124.16 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 44.5.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 62243?
ZIP Code 62243 averages 57.7°F year-round, summer highs near 88.9°F, winter lows around 26.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 11.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 62243 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 62243's FEMA National Risk Index score is 64.3 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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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