62367 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 62367 (Plymouth, Illinois) pay a median of $777/year in property taxes on homes valued at $125,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.62%, which is 67% below the Illinois state average of 1.88%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 62367 is approximately $65, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Hancock County. This is $2,724 less than the Illinois average of $3,501/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Illinois, 62367 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 62297 (0.63%) and 61552 (0.57%).

In Plymouth, property taxes represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $51,346, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Illinois law caps assessed value growth at 7% annually under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law, but your property will be reassessed to market value when you purchase, potentially increasing your tax liability. The General Homestead Exemption provides $10,000 off your assessed value — file with the Hancock County Assessor's office immediately after closing to lock in this reduction. Contact the Hancock County Assessor to confirm the filing deadline and verify your exemption was applied to your first tax bill.