The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 62976 sells for about $85,000, or $37 per square foot.
Homes take about 82 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $669 a month.
ZIP 62976 — Pulaski
The housing market in 62976 is extremely quiet with very low inventory and minimal sales activity, reflecting its status as a small, rural village. Prices remain low and stable, driven by limited demand and a lack of new development. Figures for active inventory and price cuts are null due to the lack of current listings.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers or those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle in Southern Illinois, as it offers very low entry prices but limited local amenities and employment.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 82 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 24.8% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical -0.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 62976, Pulaski County IL
The area is served by the Meridian Community Unit School District 101, which generally faces challenges typical of rural, low-density districts in Southern Illinois.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including potential for severe storms and localized flooding near the Ohio River basin.
Economic momentum is limited in this rural village, with the local economy primarily supported by agriculture and small-scale local services.
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.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically traveling to nearby regional hubs like Cairo or larger employment centers in the Southern Illinois region.
Recreational opportunities are largely rural, focusing on outdoor activities, local parks, and proximity to the natural landscapes of the Shawnee National Forest region.
The rental market is small and characterized by low-cost, older housing stock with limited turnover and vacancy pressure.
The local economy is primarily agricultural and rural-service based, with limited major industrial or corporate employers within the immediate ZIP code.
Transportation is entirely reliant on personal vehicles, with access to regional highways serving as the primary transit corridor.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently reported for this rural village.
The Pulaski County assessment office manages property valuations, with tax rates determined by the aggregate of local taxing bodies.
Parcels are subject to local school district, county, and municipal taxes, with no significant MUD or PID infrastructure reported.
Property insurance premiums in this region are influenced by rural fire protection coverage and general Midwestern weather risk profiles.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ACS and PEP datasets.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Provides extensive regional outdoor recreation and hiking opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.