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ZIP Code 62426

Effingham, Illinois

FIPS 62426

Juniper

ZIP Code 62426 is in the top 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 16th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$95,600

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

69

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

778

Median Age

54.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$95,600

Lower than 84%

Median Property Tax

$1,248

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.85

Lower than 78%

Median Rent

$566

Lower than 75%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

34.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

99.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

45

Annual Snowfall (in)

14.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

69

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 62426: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 62426?
The median home value in ZIP Code 62426 is $95,600, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 62426?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 62426 is $1,248, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 62426 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 62426 cost about 1.85× the median household income, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 62426?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 62426 is $566 a month, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 62426?
ZIP Code 62426 averages 56.1°F year-round, summer highs near 86.5°F, winter lows around 25.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 14.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 62426 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 62426's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69 (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 →