62513 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 62513 (Blue Mound, Illinois) pay a median of $2,573/year in property taxes on homes valued at $125,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 2.04%, which is 9% above the Illinois state average of 1.88%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 62513 is approximately $214, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Christian County. This is $928 less than the Illinois average of $3,501/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Illinois, 62513 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 60970 (2.04%) and 61818 (2.04%).

In Blue Mound, property taxes represent approximately 3.3% of the median household income of $78,813, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Illinois law caps assessed value growth at 7% annually for all homeowners under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL), meaning your tax bill cannot spike dramatically year-to-year even if the market rises. File for the General Homestead Exemption ($10,000 off assessed value) with the Christian County Assessor's office — this exemption applies to owner-occupied homes and saves most homeowners $100–$200 annually. Contact the Christian County Assessor immediately after closing to register your primary residence and claim the exemption before the next assessment cycle.