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U.S. ZIP Code · IL62002

Madison County · St. Louis, MO-IL

Typical home value

$120,023[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.3%
5-year / yr
+3.1%
10-year / yr
+4.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-57.7%
vs metro
-52.1%
vs state
-37.2%
ZIP 62002 location in IL
Location of ZIP 62002 in IL

Price history

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

The typical home in 62002 is worth $120,023 — 52.1% below the St. Louis, MO-IL median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,072 a month — a 10.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.9%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,072[2]
Gross yield
10.7%[2]
Cap rate
6.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,242[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
29,543[3]
Median household income
$61,414[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+152[5]
Moved in
5,518
Moved out
5,366

Schools

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

Public schools
8
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
2
  • Alton High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Alton CUSD 11

    1,909 students

  • Alton Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Alton CUSD 11

    1,219 students

  • East Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Alton CUSD 11

    440 students

  • West Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 2–5 · Alton CUSD 11

    418 students

  • Lovejoy Elem School

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · Alton CUSD 11

    234 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 yield10.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.4%
Annual rent$12,865

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$607
Loan principal$96,019
Down payment$24,005
Total interest paid$122,466

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 ratio0.83
Monthly cost to own$894
Monthly rent$1,072

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
25th percentile[1]
Rental yield
85th percentile[2]
Property tax
94th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 62002?
The typical home in 62002 is worth $120,023, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 62002?
Home values in 62002 are up 5.3% over the past year, and up 3.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 62002?
A typical home in 62002 rents for about $1,072 a month, a gross rental yield of 10.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 62002?
The effective property tax rate in 62002 is 1.9% — roughly $2,242 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 62002?
ZIP code 62002 has a population of 29,543 and a median household income of $61,414.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Granite City, IL

    Typical home
    $120,038
    Gross yield
    10.6%
  • Virden, IL

    Typical home
    $121,140
    Gross yield
  • St. Louis, MO

    Typical home
    $118,062
    Gross yield
  • St. Louis, MO

    Typical home
    $122,558
    Gross yield
    9.1%
  • Dupo, IL

    Typical home
    $123,924
    Gross yield
  • Marissa, IL

    Typical home
    $113,571
    Gross yield

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