The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 62970 sells for about $164,900, or $85 per square foot.
Homes take about 119 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $536 a month.
ZIP 62970 — Olmsted
The housing market in 62970 is characterized by very low inventory and low price points, with a median list price of $164,900. Sales activity is minimal, and the market is driven by rural, older housing stock. Many metrics, such as specific tax history and school ratings, are not determinable at the ZIP level.
This ZIP fits budget-conscious buyers and those seeking rural, low-cost housing, as the area offers extremely low entry prices compared to national averages.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 119 days on market with 0.1 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 23.7% — a mixed stability profile.
ZCTA 62970, Pulaski County IL
Crime data is reported at the county level for Pulaski County, which shares a regional safety profile; specific ZIP-level crime trends are not determinable.
School quality characterization is not determinable for this specific ZIP code.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and climate risks; specific insurance-climate posture is not determinable.
Economic momentum is limited with no major corporate headquarters or large-scale infrastructure projects currently reported for this ZIP.
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.
Commute profiles are not determinable for this rural ZIP code.
Recreation options are limited to rural outdoor activities; specific parks, trails, or shopping districts within 3 miles are not determinable.
The rental market is characterized by low-cost, older housing stock with limited depth and vacancy pressure; specific investor or short-term rental presence is not determinable.
The local economy is primarily rural with no major anchor employers or significant industry clusters reported.
Public transit infrastructure is not determinable for this rural area.
There are no major approved or under-construction developments reported for this ZIP.
Pulaski County manages property assessments; specific assessment regime details are not determinable.
Special district information is not determinable for this ZIP.
Property insurance posture is not determinable for this geography.
Net domestic migration data is not determinable for this ZIP.
Foreclosure doctrine is not determinable for this ZIP.
Seller disclosure doctrine is not determinable for this ZIP.
Data retrieved from ACS ZCTA-level tabulations; some metrics omitted where not published.
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.