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ZIP Code 62421

Richland, Illinois

FIPS 62421

Juniper

ZIP Code 62421 is in the top 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 11% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 14th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$85,000

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

92.8

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

366

Median Age

39.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$85,000

Lower than 86%

Median Property Tax

$1,353

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.52

Lower than 83%

Median Rent

$833

Lower than 56%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

31.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

104.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

10.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

92.8

Higher than 89%

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 62421: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 62421?
The median home value in ZIP Code 62421 is $85,000, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 62421?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 62421 is $1,353, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 62421 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 62421 cost about 1.52× the median household income, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 62421?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 62421 is $833 a month, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 62421?
ZIP Code 62421 averages 54.2°F year-round, summer highs near 85.6°F, winter lows around 23.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 10.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 62421 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 62421's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.8 (higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →