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ZIP Code 62461

Effingham, Illinois

FIPS 62461

Juniper

ZIP Code 62461 is in the top 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 36% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$156,400

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

76

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

625

Median Age

37

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$156,400

Lower than 66%

Median Property Tax

$2,279

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.1

Lower than 73%

Median Rent

$850

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

37.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

113.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

42.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

16.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

76

Higher than 64%

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 62461: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 62461?
The median home value in ZIP Code 62461 is $156,400, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 62461?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 62461 is $2,279, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 62461 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 62461 cost about 2.1× the median household income, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 62461?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 62461 is $850 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 62461?
ZIP Code 62461 averages 54.4°F year-round, summer highs near 86.9°F, winter lows around 23°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 16.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 62461 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 62461's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76 (higher than 64% 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 →