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U.S. ZIP Code · IL62249

Madison County · St. Louis, MO-IL

Typical home value

$269,929[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.3%
5-year / yr
+6.6%
10-year / yr
+5.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-5.0%
vs metro
+7.8%
vs state
+41.2%
ZIP 62249 location in IL
Location of ZIP 62249 in IL

Price history

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

The typical home in 62249 is worth $269,929 — 7.8% above the St. Louis, MO-IL median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,200 a month — a 5.3% 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
$1,200[2]
Gross yield
5.3%[2]
Cap rate
3.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,015[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
16,205[3]
Median household income
$90,424[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
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Highland High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Highland CUSD 5

    847 students

  • Highland Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Highland CUSD 5

    611 students

  • Highland Primary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Highland CUSD 5

    581 students

  • Highland Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Highland CUSD 5

    515 students

  • Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch

    Elementary · Grades 4–5 · Highland CUSD 5

    51 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 yield5.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.2%
Annual rent$14,400

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$1,365
Loan principal$215,943
Down payment$53,986
Total interest paid$275,423

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 ratio1.67
Monthly cost to own$2,008
Monthly rent$1,200

Renting 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
94th percentile[1]
Rental yield
35th percentile[2]
Property tax
93rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 62249?
The typical home in 62249 is worth $269,929, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 62249?
Home values in 62249 are up 6.3% over the past year, and up 6.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 62249?
A typical home in 62249 rents for about $1,200 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 62249?
The effective property tax rate in 62249 is 1.9% — roughly $5,015 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 62249?
ZIP code 62249 has a population of 16,205 and a median household income of $90,424.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • St. Louis, MO

    Typical home
    $270,435
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Freeburg, IL

    Typical home
    $272,153
    Gross yield
  • MO

    Typical home
    $273,038
    Gross yield
  • Leslie, MO

    Typical home
    $273,590
    Gross yield
  • Grafton, IL

    Typical home
    $265,655
    Gross yield
  • Old Jamestown CDP, MO

    Typical home
    $274,219
    Gross yield
    9.3%

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