62237 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 62237 (Coulterville, Illinois) pay a median of $2,209/year in property taxes on homes valued at $132,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.67%, which is 11% below the Illinois state average of 1.88%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 62237 is approximately $184, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Perry County. This is $1,292 less than the Illinois average of $3,501/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Illinois, 62237 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 62888 (1.67%) and 62635 (1.67%).

In Coulterville, property taxes represent approximately 3.7% of the median household income of $59,087, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Under Illinois's 7% annual assessment cap, your tax cannot grow faster than 7% per year, providing predictability even during rapid market swings. Perry County offers the General Homestead Exemption ($10,000 assessed value deduction) to all primary-residence owners, yielding roughly $167–$334 in yearly savings. Contact the Perry County Assessor's office within one month of closing to file your homestead exemption claim.