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ZIP Code 62642

Menard, Illinois

FIPS 62642

Juniper

ZIP Code 62642 is in the top 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 22th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$112,700

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

93.5

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,396

Median Age

47.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$112,700

Lower than 78%

Median Property Tax

$1,703

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.45

Lower than 84%

Median Rent

$698

Lower than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

27.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

122.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

12.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

93.5

Higher than 90%

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 62642: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 62642?
The median home value in ZIP Code 62642 is $112,700, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 62642?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 62642 is $1,703, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 62642 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 62642 cost about 1.45× the median household income, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 62642?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 62642 is $698 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 62642?
ZIP Code 62642 averages 51.7°F year-round, summer highs near 83.7°F, winter lows around 19.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 12.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 62642 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 62642's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.5 (higher than 90% 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 →