The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 62890 sells for about $151,500, or $69 per square foot.
Homes take about 54 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $813 a month.
ZIP 62890 — Thompsonville
The housing market in 62890 is a low-density, rural market with limited inventory and stable, affordable pricing. Market activity is driven by local demand for detached single-family homes, with most residents commuting to nearby regional hubs for employment. Data for specific metrics like days on market and sale-to-list ratios are limited due to the low volume of transactions.
This ZIP is best suited for rural-lifestyle seekers and budget-conscious buyers who prioritize affordability and space over proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 54 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
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) — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 62890
The area is served by Thompsonville CUSD 174, with schools generally characterized by rural district performance metrics.
The area is primarily rural with limited industrial development; residents typically commute to nearby hubs like Johnston City and Marion for employment.
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.
Residents rely on personal vehicles for transit, with access to Interstate 57 providing connections to regional employment centers in Johnston City and Marion.
The area offers rural outdoor recreation opportunities, with limited immediate access to major shopping or entertainment districts within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by a 21.4% renter share and a vacancy rate of 12.7%, with rents significantly below national medians.
The local economy is largely rural, with residents commuting to larger neighboring cities for employment in retail, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use, with Highway 34 and nearby Interstate 57 serving as the primary corridors.
No major commercial or infrastructure developments are currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies, specifically Thompsonville CUSD 174, alongside standard county and municipal tax assessments.
Data retrieved from Census ACS 5-year estimates and ZCTA-county relationship files.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. 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.