62902 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 62902 (Carbondale, Illinois) pay a median of $3,780/year in property taxes on homes valued at $184,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 2.05%, which is 9% above the Illinois state average of 1.88%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 62902 is approximately $315, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Williamson County. This is $279 more than the Illinois average of $3,501/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Illinois, 62902 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 60951 (2.05%) and 62263 (2.05%).

In Carbondale, property taxes represent approximately 5.0% of the median household income of $75,313, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Illinois caps assessed value growth at 7% annually, but full reassessment to market value at sale applies under state law. Williamson County's $10,000 General Homestead Exemption is available to owner-occupants — file with the Williamson County Assessor immediately after closing to reduce your taxable base. Request confirmation from the Williamson County Assessor showing the exemption was applied to your parcel record.