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Columbia, IL — ZIP 62236

Population: 14,154 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 62236 (Columbia, IL) is $346,621 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $345,000 after a median 44.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,140/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with heatwave, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$346,621

Median home value

+3.9%

1-year change

44.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$346,621
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+16.4%
5-year appreciation
+28.7%
10-year appreciation
+65.8%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$347,613
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
$345,000
Median list price
$364,900
Median price per sqft
$168
1-year sale-price change
+21.5%
Median days on market
44.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
31
For-sale inventory
28
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+1.2%
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,140/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$960/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,000/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,570/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,810/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Columbia Middle School, Columbia High School, Parkview Elementary School, Eagleview Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A19
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sauget Area 1 (10.6 mi — proposed for listing)
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
45.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
85,073
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
79,014

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (11 mi)
National parks include
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Gateway Arch National Park, Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Sackman Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
17
Hospitals include
TOUCHETTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL INC, HSHS ST ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL, MERCY HOSPITAL ST LOUIS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+93 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
28.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.9%
Median annual property tax
$5,398
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
80.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,262
Average weekly wage
$861
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
58

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

How it compares

ZIP 62236State medianUS median
Median home value$346,621$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$345,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market45 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,140/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,398$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 62236?
$346,621.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 62236?
$345,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 62236?
Median days on market: 44.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 62236?
Typical rent: $1,140/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 62236?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, strongWind.
Is ZIP 62236 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A19.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 62236?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 62236?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 62236?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 62236?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 62236 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 62236?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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