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ZIP Code 62257

St. Clair, Illinois

ZCTA 62257

Juniper

ZIP Code 62257 is in the highest 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 9% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the lowest 13% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$78,750

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

1.75×

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

93.1

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 62257, in St. Clair, Illinois.

The basics

Total Population

2,046

Median Age

39.8

Population Density

25.46

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$2,533

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.8%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$713

Lower than 87% 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

13%

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

93.1

Higher than 90% 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 62257: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 62257?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 62257 is $2,533, an effective rate of 1.8% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 62257 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 62257 cost about 1.75× the median household income, lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 62257?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 62257 is $713 a month, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 62257?
ZIP Code 62257 has a population of 2,046, about 25.46 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 39.8.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 62257?
ZIP Code 62257 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 62257 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 62257's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.1 (higher than 90% 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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