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U.S. ZIP Code · IL62966

Jackson County

Typical home value

$117,980[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+10.0%
5-year / yr
+8.0%
10-year / yr
+3.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-58.5%
vs metro
vs state
-38.3%
ZIP 62966 location in IL
Location of ZIP 62966 in IL

Price history

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

The typical home in 62966 is worth $117,980. Over the past year, values have risen 10.0%. The effective property tax rate is 1.7%.

#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
1.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,952[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Jackson 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 Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
13,945[3]
Median household income
$55,665[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-227[5]
Moved in
1,468
Moved out
1,695

Schools

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

Public schools
13
Elementary
2
Middle
2
High
4
  • Murphysboro High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Murphysboro CUSD 186

    604 students

  • Murphysboro Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Murphysboro CUSD 186

    432 students

  • Carruthers Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Murphysboro CUSD 186

    420 students

  • Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · Murphysboro CUSD 186

    394 students

  • McElvain School

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · Murphysboro CUSD 186

    80 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$597
Loan principal$94,384
Down payment$23,596
Total interest paid$120,382

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$857
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 62966?
The typical home in 62966 is worth $117,980, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 62966?
Home values in 62966 are up 10.0% over the past year, and up 8.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 62966?
The effective property tax rate in 62966 is 1.7% — roughly $1,952 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 62966?
ZIP code 62966 has a population of 13,945 and a median household income of $55,665.

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