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ZIP Code 62859

Hamilton, Illinois

FIPS 62859

Juniper

ZIP Code 62859 is in the top 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 24% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 16th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$93,900

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

84.1

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,004

Median Age

44.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$93,900

Lower than 84%

Median Property Tax

$1,595

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.74

Lower than 80%

Median Rent

$572

Lower than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.2%

Higher than 70%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

42.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

110.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

13.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

84.1

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 62859: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 62859?
The median home value in ZIP Code 62859 is $93,900, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 62859?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 62859 is $1,595, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 62859 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 62859 cost about 1.74× the median household income, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 62859?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 62859 is $572 a month, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 62859?
Home prices in ZIP Code 62859 have moved 50% over the past five years (1.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 62859?
ZIP Code 62859 averages 55.4°F year-round, summer highs near 87.5°F, winter lows around 24°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 13.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 62859 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 62859's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.1 (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 →