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U.S. ZIP Code · IL62642

Menard County · Springfield, IL

Typical home value

$154,032[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.2%
5-year / yr
+2.5%
10-year / yr
+2.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-45.8%
vs metro
-29.5%
vs state
-19.5%
ZIP 62642 location in IL
Location of ZIP 62642 in IL

Price history

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

The typical home in 62642 is worth $154,032 — 29.5% below the Springfield, IL median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.2%. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#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
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,143[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Menard 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 Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
1,396[3]
Median household income
$77,538[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+27[5]
Moved in
309
Moved out
282

Schools

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

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • Greenview Jr/Sr High School

    High · Grades 6–12 · Greenview CUSD 200

    108 students

  • Greenview Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Greenview CUSD 200

    107 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$779
Loan principal$123,226
Down payment$30,806
Total interest paid$157,168

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$1,086
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
8th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
8th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 62642?
The typical home in 62642 is worth $154,032, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 62642?
Home values in 62642 are up 6.2% over the past year, and up 2.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 62642?
The effective property tax rate in 62642 is 1.4% — roughly $2,143 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 62642?
ZIP code 62642 has a population of 1,396 and a median household income of $77,538.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Tallula, IL

    Typical home
    $152,859
    Gross yield
  • Divernon, IL

    Typical home
    $155,287
    Gross yield
  • Oakford, IL

    Typical home
    $151,396
    Gross yield
  • Illiopolis, IL

    Typical home
    $137,203
    Gross yield
  • Auburn, IL

    Typical home
    $185,462
    Gross yield
  • Springfield, IL

    Typical home
    $187,059
    Gross yield
    7.4%

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