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Marine, IL — ZIP 62061

Population: 1,487 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 62061 (Marine, IL) is $268,574 — up 8.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $308,000 after a median 76 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, hail, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$268,574

Typical home value

+8.4%

1-year change

76

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$268,574
1-year appreciation
+8.4%
3-year appreciation
+19.9%
5-year appreciation
+36.4%
10-year appreciation
+90.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$268,574
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$308,000
Median list price
$589,900
Median price per sqft
$193
1-year sale-price change
+44.9%
Median days on market
76 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
Sale-to-list ratio
94.3%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+3.6%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,064/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,104/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,349/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,997/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.2 : 1
Schools include
Marine Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, heat wave, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A20
NFIP flood claims on record
4
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Chemetco (17.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
44.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
191
Days with Moderate air quality
170
Highest AQI recorded (year)
260

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,021
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,071

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Gateway Arch National Park (25 mi)
National parks include
Gateway Arch National Park, Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
38
Hospitals include
ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, OSF SAINT ANTHONY'S HEALTH CENTER, ALTON MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-118 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
42.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,089
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
75.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
92,904
Average weekly wage
$1,153
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
435

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

How it compares

ZIP 62061State medianUS median
Typical home value$268,574$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$308,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market76 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,089$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 typical home value in ZIP 62061?
$268,574.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 62061?
$308,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 62061?
Median days on market: 76 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 62061?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,349/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 62061?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, heat wave, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 62061 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 62061. 4 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A20. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 62061?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 62061?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 62061?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 62061?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 62061 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 62061?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 62061?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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