60911 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 60911 (Ashkum, Illinois) pay a median of $2,797/year in property taxes on homes valued at $151,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.84%, which is near the Illinois state average of 1.88%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 60911 is approximately $233, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Iroquois County. This is $704 less than the Illinois average of $3,501/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Illinois, 60911 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 62230 (1.84%) and 61910 (1.84%).

In Ashkum, property taxes represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $87,500, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Illinois caps assessed value increases at 7% annually, though Iroquois County reassesses properties to market value at sale. Iroquois County's General Homestead Exemption provides $10,000 off assessed value — submit your application to the Iroquois County Assessor by the deadline on your Supervisor's Notice. Contact the Iroquois County Assessor immediately after purchase to file your exemption and confirm your base year assessment.