62567 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 62567 (Stonington, Illinois) pay a median of $1,926/year in property taxes on homes valued at $115,500. 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 62567 is approximately $161, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Christian County. This is $1,575 less than the Illinois average of $3,501/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Illinois, 62567 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 62442 (1.67%) and 62545 (1.67%).

In Stonington, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $66,528, 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.