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ZIP Code 62898

Jefferson, Illinois

FIPS 62898

Juniper

ZIP Code 62898 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$158,800

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

35%

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

95.6

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,968

Median Age

36.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$158,800

Lower than 65%

Median Property Tax

$2,658

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.14

Lower than 72%

Median Rent

$910

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

35%

Higher than 58%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.3%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

23%

Recession Drop %

2.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

33.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

108.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

8.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

95.6

Higher than 94%

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 62898: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 62898?
The median home value in ZIP Code 62898 is $158,800, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 62898?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 62898 is $2,658, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 62898 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 62898 cost about 2.14× the median household income, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 62898?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 62898 is $910 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 62898?
Home prices in ZIP Code 62898 have moved 35% over the past five years (8.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 62898?
ZIP Code 62898 averages 54.7°F year-round, summer highs near 86.2°F, winter lows around 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 8.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 62898 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 62898's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.6 (higher than 94% 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 →