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Princeton, IL — ZIP 61356

Population: 10,799 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 61356 (Princeton, IL) is $190,241 — up 7.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $201,500 after a median 72.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,100/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$190,241

Median home value

+7.9%

1-year change

72.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$190,241
1-year appreciation
+7.9%
3-year appreciation
+25.6%
5-year appreciation
+41.2%
10-year appreciation
+81.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$190,241
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$201,500
Median list price
$255,000
Median price per sqft
$124
1-year sale-price change
+0.8%
Median days on market
72.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
20
For-sale inventory
33
Sale-to-list ratio
94.9%
Active listings
28
New listings (monthly)
14

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,100/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$780/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Princeton ESD 115, Princeton HSD 500
Schools include
Jefferson Elem School, Lincoln Elem School, Logan Jr High School, Douglas Elementary School, Princeton High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
DePue/New Jersey Zinc/Mobil Chemical Corp. (7.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
42.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,745
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,397

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Foley Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
OSF SAINT CLARE MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Housing built before 1970
57.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,669
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
66.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,881
Average weekly wage
$1,038
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 61356State medianUS median
Median home value$190,241$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$201,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market73 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,100/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,669$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 61356?
$190,241.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61356?
$201,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61356?
Median days on market: 72.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61356?
Typical rent: $1,100/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 61356?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 61356?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 61356?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61356?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 61356?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 61356 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61356?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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