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ZIP Code 62520

Sangamon, Illinois

ZCTA 62520

Juniper

ZIP Code 62520 is in the highest 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 30% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the highest 33% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$84,500

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

2.68×

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

79.4

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 62520, in Sangamon, Illinois.

The basics

Total Population

1,652

Median Age

48.4

Population Density

63.85

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$3,477

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.5%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$850

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

50%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

2.3%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

23.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

113.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

20.6

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

79.4

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 62520: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 62520?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 62520 is $3,477, an effective rate of 1.5% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 62520 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 62520 cost about 2.68× the median household income, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 62520?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 62520 is $850 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 62520?
ZIP Code 62520 has a population of 1,652, about 63.85 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 48.4.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 62520?
ZIP Code 62520 averages 52.9°F year-round, summer highs near 84.1°F, winter lows around 21.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 20.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 62520 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 62520's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.4 (higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

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

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