62434 Property Tax Rate

Ingraham, Illinois · Part of Clay County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

1.56%

23% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$2,696

$225/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

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$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$2,696

Monthly

$225

Eff. Rate

1.56%

vs. Illinois Avg23% below
vs. National Avg0.2% above

How ZIP 62434 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 62434$2,696
Illinois Average$3,501
National Average$2,690

ZIP 62434

1.56%

Effective rate

Illinois Avg

1.88%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Illinois

0.43%state avg 1.88%4.97%

Lower than 75% of ZIP codes in Illinois(25th percentile, 1,317 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 62434

Property owners in ZIP code 62434 (Ingraham, Illinois) pay a median of $2,696/year in property taxes on homes valued at $172,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.56%, which is 17% below the Illinois state average of 1.88%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 62434 is approximately $225, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Clay County. This is $805 less than the Illinois average of $3,501/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Illinois, 62434 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 62844 (1.56%) and 62280 (1.56%).

Illinois law limits assessed value growth to 7% annually, protecting you from runaway tax bills despite market appreciation. Clay County's General Homestead Exemption ($10,000 off assessed value) applies to primary homes and saves homeowners roughly $127.50–$255 per year depending on their local tax rate. File your exemption claim with the Clay County Assessor within 30 days of your purchase to lock in this deduction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 62434?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 62434 (Ingraham, IL) is 1.56%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Ingraham, IL (62434)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 62434 is $2,696. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 62434 compare to the Illinois average?
ZIP code 62434's effective tax rate of 1.56% is lower than the Illinois state average of 1.88%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $2,696, compared to the state average of $3,501.
What is the median home value in ZIP 62434?
The median home value in ZIP code 62434 (Ingraham, IL) is $172,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 62434 in?
ZIP code 62434 is part of Clay County in Illinois. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Illinois, visit the Clay County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$2,626. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 62434 is part of Clay County, Illinois. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.

Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.

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