62537 Property Tax Rate

Harristown, Illinois · Part of Macon County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

1.65%

58.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$1,463

$122/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$1,463

Monthly

$122

Eff. Rate

1.65%

vs. Illinois Avg58.2% below
vs. National Avg45.6% below

How ZIP 62537 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 62537$1,463
Illinois Average$3,501
National Average$2,690

ZIP 62537

1.65%

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 68% of ZIP codes in Illinois(32th percentile, 1,317 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 62537

Property owners in ZIP code 62537 (Harristown, Illinois) pay a median of $1,463/year in property taxes on homes valued at $88,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.65%, which is 12% below the Illinois state average of 1.88%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 62537 is approximately $122, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Macon County. This is $2,038 less than the Illinois average of $3,501/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Illinois, 62537 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 61378 (1.65%) and 62666 (1.65%).

In Harristown, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $61,000, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

If you're considering purchasing a home in 62537, keep in mind that property taxes are based on the assessed value assigned by the local assessor, which may differ from the purchase price. In some states, properties are reassessed at or near the sale price upon transfer of ownership. For the most current tax information for a specific property, consult Macon County's tax assessor directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 62537?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 62537 (Harristown, IL) is 1.65%. 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 Harristown, IL (62537)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 62537 is $1,463. 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 62537 compare to the Illinois average?
ZIP code 62537's effective tax rate of 1.65% is lower than the Illinois state average of 1.88%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $1,463, compared to the state average of $3,501.
What is the median home value in ZIP 62537?
The median home value in ZIP code 62537 (Harristown, IL) is $88,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 62537 in?
ZIP code 62537 is part of Macon County in Illinois. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Illinois, visit the Macon County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$298. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 62537 is part of Macon County, Illinois. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Macon County on TaxByCounty →
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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