The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 62999 sells for about $69,000, or $39 per square foot.
Homes take about 89 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $694 a month.
ZIP 62999 — Zeigler
The housing market in 62999 is characterized by very low inventory and low price points, with a median list price of $69,000. Market activity is minimal, and the area faces significant demographic headwinds, including a declining population and high poverty rates. Most housing stock is older, dating primarily to the 1940s.
This area is primarily suited for budget-conscious buyers seeking low-cost, established single-family housing in a rural-adjacent setting.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 89 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving 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) · unemployment 8.5% · poverty 26.9% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 62999, 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 local economy is characterized by a mix of small-scale services and traditional industries, with limited major corporate presence.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 5-year 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.