The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 62874 sells for about $51,000, or $56 per square foot.
ZIP 62874 — Orient
The housing market in 62874 is characterized by very low median home values and limited market activity. Most specific metrics such as days on market, active inventory, and sale-to-list ratios are not published for this specific ZIP code. The area exhibits a high poverty rate and long average commute times, reflecting its status as a small, rural residential enclave.
This area is primarily suited for long-term residents or those seeking low-cost housing, given the small population size and limited local economic activity.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Awaiting this reading — not graded.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 23.3% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 62874, Franklin County, IL
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
The mean travel time to work for residents is approximately 43.3 minutes, significantly higher than regional and state averages.
Approximately 22.3% of occupied households are renters with a vacancy rate of 13%.
The local economy is characterized by a low median household income and a high poverty rate compared to the broader Franklin County and Illinois state averages.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and IncomeByZipCode profiles.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.