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ZIP Code 62550

Shelby, Illinois

FIPS 62550

Juniper

ZIP Code 62550 is in the top 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 24% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$149,600

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

84.3

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,858

Median Age

40.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$149,600

Lower than 68%

Median Property Tax

$2,734

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.03

Lower than 75%

Median Rent

$885

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

33%

Recession Drop %

-2.1%

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)

40.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

13.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

84.3

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 62550: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 62550?
The median home value in ZIP Code 62550 is $149,600, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 62550?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 62550 is $2,734, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 62550 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 62550 cost about 2.03× the median household income, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 62550?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 62550 is $885 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 62550?
ZIP Code 62550 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 62550 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 62550's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.3 (higher than 76% 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 →