60185 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 60185 (West Chicago, Illinois) pay a median of $7,898/year in property taxes on homes valued at $313,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 2.52%, which is 34% above the Illinois state average of 1.88%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 60185 is approximately $658, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within DuPage County. This is $4,397 more than the Illinois average of $3,501/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Illinois, 60185 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 60012 (2.52%) and 61101 (2.52%).

In West Chicago, property taxes represent approximately 7.5% of the median household income of $105,063, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Illinois caps annual assessment growth at 7%, but DuPage County properties reassess to market value at sale. File for DuPage County's General Homestead Exemption ($10,000 reduction) with the DuPage County Assessor within 30 days of your assessment notice to lower your taxable value. Verify your parcel's assessment and exemption status with the DuPage County Assessor immediately after purchase, as suburban Cook County overlays can affect certain properties.