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ZIP Code 62839

Clay, Illinois

FIPS 62839

Juniper

ZIP Code 62839 is in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 14th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$84,300

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

91.3

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,183

Median Age

39

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$84,300

Lower than 86%

Median Property Tax

$1,349

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.57

Lower than 83%

Median Rent

$745

Lower than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.5%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

-4.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

55

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

44.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

108.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

48

Annual Snowfall (in)

11.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

91.3

Higher than 87%

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 62839: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 62839?
The median home value in ZIP Code 62839 is $84,300, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 62839?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 62839 is $1,349, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 62839 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 62839 cost about 1.57× the median household income, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 62839?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 62839 is $745 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 62839?
Home prices in ZIP Code 62839 have moved 65% over the past five years (4.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 62839?
ZIP Code 62839 averages 55°F year-round, summer highs near 87.6°F, winter lows around 23.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 11.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 62839 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 62839's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91.3 (higher than 87% 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 →