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ZIP Code 62243

St. Clair, Illinois

FIPS 62243

Juniper

ZIP Code 62243 is in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 24% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$279,500

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

68.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

6,418

Median Age

44.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$279,500

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$5,747

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.7

Lower than 57%

Median Rent

$1,079

Higher than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76%

Appreciation 1yr %

13%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

29%

Recession Drop %

-6.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

68.2

Near median

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 62243: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 62243?
The median home value in ZIP Code 62243 is $279,500, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
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% 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 57% 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, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
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.
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 68.2 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →