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U.S. ZIP Code · IL61438

McDonough County

Typical home value

$114,601[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+12.6%
5-year / yr
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
-59.7%
vs metro
vs state
-40.1%
ZIP 61438 location in IL
Location of ZIP 61438 in IL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 61438 is worth $114,601. Over the past year, values have risen 12.6%. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,375[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for McDonough County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
739[3]
Median household income
$68,516[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of McDonough County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-63[5]
Moved in
670
Moved out
733

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • West Prairie North Elementary Sch

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · West Prairie CUSD 103

    154 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$579
Loan principal$91,681
Down payment$22,920
Total interest paid$116,934

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$790
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 61438?
The typical home in 61438 is worth $114,601, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 61438?
Home values in 61438 are up 12.6% over the past year.
What is the property tax rate in 61438?
The effective property tax rate in 61438 is 1.2% — roughly $1,375 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 61438?
ZIP code 61438 has a population of 739 and a median household income of $68,516.

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