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ZIP Code 62479

Jasper, Illinois

FIPS 62479

Juniper

ZIP Code 62479 is in the bottom 13% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$173,800

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

91

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

711

Median Age

51.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$173,800

Lower than 58%

Median Property Tax

$3,331

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.03

Near median

Median Rent

$921

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

30

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

105.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

46

Annual Snowfall (in)

16

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

91

Higher than 87%

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 62479: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 62479?
The median home value in ZIP Code 62479 is $173,800, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 62479?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 62479 is $3,331, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 62479 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 62479 cost about 3.03× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 62479?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 62479 is $921 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 62479?
ZIP Code 62479 averages 54.5°F year-round, summer highs near 85°F, winter lows around 24.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 16 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 62479 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 62479's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91 (higher than 87% 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 →