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ZIP Code 62540

Christian, Illinois

FIPS 62540

Juniper

ZIP Code 62540 is in the top 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 35% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 15th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 33th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$89,400

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

76.1

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,297

Median Age

51.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$89,400

Lower than 85%

Median Property Tax

$1,540

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.27

Lower than 86%

Median Rent

$725

Lower than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

7.3%

Recession Drop %

-4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

24.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

121.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

40.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

13.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

76.1

Higher than 65%

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 62540: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 62540?
The median home value in ZIP Code 62540 is $89,400, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 62540?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 62540 is $1,540, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 62540 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 62540 cost about 1.27× the median household income, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 62540?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 62540 is $725 a month, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 62540?
ZIP Code 62540 averages 53.6°F year-round, summer highs near 85°F, winter lows around 22.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 13.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 62540 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 62540's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.1 (higher than 65% 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 →