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Buncombe, IL — ZIP 62912

Population: 1,515 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 62912 (Buncombe, IL) is $186,168 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $154,900 after a median 76 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with earthquake, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$186,168

Median home value

+2.2%

1-year change

76

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$186,168
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
-3.6%
5-year appreciation
+0.8%
10-year appreciation
+14.3%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$196,005
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
$154,900
Median list price
$142,500
Median price per sqft
$121
Median days on market
76 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
92.6%
Active listings
5

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
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Buncombe Cons SD 43, Lick Creek CCSD 16
Schools include
Buncombe Cons School, Lick Creek Elem School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sangamo Electric Dump/Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (USDOI) (15 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
52.1 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
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,306
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,296

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Cache River Airstrip (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
HERRIN HOSPITAL, MARION IL VA MEDICAL CENTER, HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-78 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
41.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,471
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
12.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,146
Average weekly wage
$839
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Wholesale Trade

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

How it compares

ZIP 62912State medianUS median
Median home value$186,168$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$154,900$212,000$325,000
Median days on market76 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,471$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 62912?
$186,168.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 62912?
$154,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 62912?
Median days on market: 76 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 62912?
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 62912?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 62912 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 62912?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 62912?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 62912?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 62912?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 62912 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 62912?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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