The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 62082 sells for about $121,000, or $125 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $706 a month.
ZIP 62082 — Roodhouse
The housing market in 62082 is characterized by low inventory and modest price points, reflecting a stable, rural market. Demand is limited, resulting in longer days on market compared to urban centers, with prices remaining largely flat year-over-year. The market is driven by local buyers seeking affordability rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers, retirees, or those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with a longer commute to major employment centers.
Median prices moved down 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 10.9% · poverty 23.7% — a mixed stability 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 5.5%/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 2.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 62082, Greene County IL
Crime rates in Roodhouse are generally low and consistent with rural Greene County trends, remaining well below national averages for violent and property crime.
The area is served by North Greene Community Unit School District 3, which provides foundational public education for the local rural community.
The region is primarily inland with low wildfire risk, though localized flood risks exist near low-lying agricultural areas and small creek beds.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture and small-scale commerce, with limited large-scale industrial development currently reported in the immediate ZIP.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to larger employment hubs in Jacksonville or the Metro East area via state highways.
Local recreation centers on small community parks and proximity to rural outdoor spaces, with limited large-scale shopping or entertainment venues within the immediate 3-mile radius.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting primarily of single-family homes and small multi-family units with stable, low-turnover occupancy.
The local economy is anchored by agricultural production and small-scale retail services, with most residents commuting to larger regional centers for professional employment.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving the area.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the ZIP.
Greene County assessment is handled by the county supervisor of assessments, focusing on agricultural and residential property valuations.
Parcels are subject to North Greene CUSD 3 school taxes and local municipal levies.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the age of the housing stock.
Illinois is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Illinois law requires sellers to provide a Residential Real Property Disclosure Report detailing the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 62082.
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.
- Morgan County Fairground4.416.7 mi
- Prairieland Heritage Museum4.715.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.