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ZIP Code 62526

Macon, Illinois

FIPS 62526

Juniper

ZIP Code 62526 is in the top 22% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 16th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$95,100

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

54.1

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

30,483

Median Age

42.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$95,100

Lower than 84%

Median Property Tax

$2,080

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.94

Lower than 77%

Median Rent

$833

Lower than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.6%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-5.2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

53

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

26.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

109.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

40.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

13.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

54.1

Lower than 63%

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 62526: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 62526?
The median home value in ZIP Code 62526 is $95,100, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 62526?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 62526 is $2,080, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 62526 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 62526 cost about 1.94× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 62526?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 62526 is $833 a month, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 62526?
Home prices in ZIP Code 62526 have moved 46% over the past five years (3.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 62526?
ZIP Code 62526 averages 53°F year-round, summer highs near 83.5°F, winter lows around 22.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 13.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 62526 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 62526's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.1 (lower than 63% 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 →