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ZIP Code 62539

Sangamon, Illinois

FIPS 62539

Juniper

ZIP Code 62539 is in the top 10% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 24% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$123,400

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

84.2

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,412

Median Age

39.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$123,400

Lower than 75%

Median Property Tax

$2,024

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.49

Lower than 84%

Median Rent

$663

Lower than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

25%

Recession Drop %

-9.8%

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)

38.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

18.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

84.2

Higher than 76%

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 62539: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 62539?
The median home value in ZIP Code 62539 is $123,400, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 62539?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 62539 is $2,024, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 62539 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 62539 cost about 1.49× the median household income, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 62539?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 62539 is $663 a month, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 62539?
Home prices in ZIP Code 62539 have moved 64% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 62539?
ZIP Code 62539 averages 53°F year-round, summer highs near 83.5°F, winter lows around 22.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 18.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 62539 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 62539's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.2 (higher than 76% 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 →