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ZIP Code 62501

Macon, Illinois

FIPS 62501

Juniper

ZIP Code 62501 is in the top 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$172,200

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

37%

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,324

Median Age

48.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$172,200

Lower than 59%

Median Property Tax

$3,632

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.8

Lower than 79%

Median Rent

$797

Lower than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

37%

Higher than 60%

Pandemic Gain %

23%

Recession Drop %

-0.17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

27

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

112.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

20.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70

Higher than 56%

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 62501: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 62501?
The median home value in ZIP Code 62501 is $172,200, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 62501?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 62501 is $3,632, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 62501 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 62501 cost about 1.8× the median household income, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 62501?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 62501 is $797 a month, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 62501?
Home prices in ZIP Code 62501 have moved 37% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 62501?
ZIP Code 62501 averages 53.1°F year-round, summer highs near 84.4°F, winter lows around 22.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 20.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 62501 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 62501's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70 (higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →