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ZIP Code 62879

Clay, Illinois

FIPS 62879

Juniper

ZIP Code 62879 is in the top 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 9th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$23,200

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

28

Median Age

47.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$23,200

Lower than 91%

Median Property Tax

$1,194

Effective Tax Rate

5%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

0.86

Lower than 88%

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

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 62879: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 62879?
The median home value in ZIP Code 62879 is $23,200, lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 62879?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 62879 is $1,194, an effective rate of 5% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 62879 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 62879 cost about 0.86× the median household income, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 62879?
ZIP Code 62879 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.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →