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Good Hope, IL — ZIP 61438

Population: 739 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 61438 (Good Hope, IL) is $118,363 — up 9.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $95,000 after a median 90.5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coldwave, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$118,363

Median home value

+9.4%

1-year change

90.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$118,363
1-year appreciation
+9.4%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$119,260
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
$95,000
Median list price
$200,000
Median price per sqft
$60
Median days on market
90.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+0.2%

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

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
West Prairie North Elementary Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, hail, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
41.1 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Macomb Municipal Airport (MQB) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
-83 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
49.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,250
Households with broadband internet
72.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,875
Average weekly wage
$812
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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

How it compares

ZIP 61438State medianUS median
Median home value$118,363$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$95,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market91 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,250$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 61438?
$118,363.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61438?
$95,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61438?
Median days on market: 90.5 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 61438?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, hail, heatWave, iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 61438?
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 61438?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61438?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 61438?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61438?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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