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Walnut Hill, IL — ZIP 62893

Population: 926 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 62893 (Walnut Hill, IL) is $195,356 — up 12.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $260,000 after a median 47 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$195,356

Median home value

+12.2%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$195,356
1-year appreciation
+12.2%
3-year appreciation
+14.6%
5-year appreciation
+31.0%
10-year appreciation
+43.8%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$198,587
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
$260,000
Median list price
$304,900
Median price per sqft
$98
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+0.7%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, drought, earthquake, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sandoval Zinc Company (10.7 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
49.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Salem–Leckrone Airport (SLO) (7 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 (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-97 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
29.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,067
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
29.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,564
Average weekly wage
$903
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

How it compares

ZIP 62893State medianUS median
Median home value$195,356$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$260,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,067$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 62893?
$195,356.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 62893?
$260,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 62893?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 62893?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, drought, earthquake, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 62893?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 62893?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 62893?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 62893?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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