The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 62017 sells for about $165,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $838 a month.
ZIP 62017 — Carrollton
The housing market in 62017 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by local buyers seeking affordability, though limited supply continues to constrain sales volume.
This area is best suited for families and long-term residents seeking a quiet, rural-suburban lifestyle with affordable housing options compared to the urban core.
Median prices moved up 3.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.9% · poverty 11.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 62017, Madison County IL
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of local rural districts, generally maintaining average state performance ratings.
The area faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near local creek beds, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural support services and proximity to regional manufacturing hubs, with steady but slow development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on fair market value, with local school district levies comprising the largest portion of the tax bill.
Residents primarily commute by personal vehicle to nearby employment centers in the St. Louis metropolitan area, with average commute times exceeding 30 minutes.
Local recreation includes access to community parks, nearby fishing lakes, and small-town shopping districts within a short driving distance.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and stable demand, primarily serving local workers and small families.
The economy is anchored by local retail, agricultural services, and a workforce that largely commutes to the broader St. Louis metro area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with access to major state highways providing the primary link to regional employment hubs.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and minor commercial improvements to existing service corridors.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments to determine property values for tax purposes, following state-mandated guidelines.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes, county general funds, and specific fire protection district levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners should account for potential coverage requirements related to wind and storm damage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 62017 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Kaskaskia Dragon4.413 mi
- American Farm Heritage Museum4.712.2 mi
- Patriot's Park4.611.6 mi
- Starmax Cinemas4.612.5 mi
- Orpheum & Grand Theatres4.811.2 mi
- American Farm Heritage Museum4.712.2 mi
- Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center4.819.5 mi
- Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site4.714.6 mi
- Patriot's Park4.611.6 mi
- Lake Lou Yaeger4.617.5 mi
- Indian Springs Golf Course4.82.6 mi
- Dollar General3.611.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local green space for community gatherings and youth sports.
Popular local spot for recreational fishing and outdoor leisure.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.