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ZIP Code 62255

St. Clair, Illinois

ZCTA 62255

Juniper

ZIP Code 62255 is in the highest 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 9% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the lowest 15% nationally for home price against income.

Median Income

$80,506

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

2×

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

92.1

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 62255, in St. Clair, Illinois.

The basics

Total Population

1,092

Median Age

46.4

Population Density

41.25

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$2,304

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.4%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$669

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

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

27%

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

17%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

34.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

108.7

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

92.1

Higher than 88% 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 62255: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 62255?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 62255 is $2,304, an effective rate of 1.4% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 62255 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 62255 cost about 2× the median household income, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 62255?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 62255 is $669 a month, lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 62255?
ZIP Code 62255 has a population of 1,092, about 41.25 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 46.4.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 62255?
ZIP Code 62255 averages 55.1°F year-round, summer highs near 86.3°F, winter lows around 24.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 11.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 62255 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 62255's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.1 (higher than 88% 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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