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El paso, IL — ZIP 61738

Population: 4,099 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 61738 (El paso, IL) is $213,573 — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $215,000 after a median 43 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$213,573

Median home value

+4.7%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$213,573
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+13.8%
5-year appreciation
+22.3%
10-year appreciation
+39.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$213,573
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
$215,000
Median list price
$265,000
Median price per sqft
$113
1-year sale-price change
+2.4%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
94.2%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+3.6%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
El Paso-Gridley High School, Centennial School, Jefferson Park School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.2%
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)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.1 in
Annual snowfall
11.7 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
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,107
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,939

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Corn Alley 2 Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
CARLE BROMENN MEDICAL CENTER, CARLE EUREKA HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+35 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
53.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,865
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
61.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,144
Average weekly wage
$1,072
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
27

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

How it compares

ZIP 61738State medianUS median
Median home value$213,573$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$215,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,865$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 61738?
$213,573.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61738?
$215,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61738?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61738?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,220/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 61738?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought.
Is ZIP 61738 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 61738?
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 61738?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61738?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 61738?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 61738 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61738?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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