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Mulberry grove, IL — ZIP 62262

Population: 1,967 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 62262 (Mulberry grove, IL) is $157,221 — up 8.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $94,000 after a median 151 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$157,221

Median home value

+8.1%

1-year change

151

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$157,221
1-year appreciation
+8.1%
3-year appreciation
-0.8%
5-year appreciation
+9.3%
10-year appreciation
+24.7%
All-time peak (2023-08)
$158,486
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$94,000
Median list price
$220,000
Median price per sqft
$49
1-year sale-price change
-20.9%
Median days on market
151 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
85.5%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+1.3%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$780/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Mulberry Grove Sr High School, Mulberry Grove Elem School, Mulberry Grove Jr High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
ASARCO Taylor Springs (16.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,893
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,867

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Gateway Arch National Park (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Vandalia Municipal Airport (VLA) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) (40 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HSHS HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL INC
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-25 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,838
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
45.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,519
Average weekly wage
$884
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
33

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 62262State medianUS median
Median home value$157,221$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$94,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market151 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,838$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 62262?
$157,221.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 62262?
$94,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 62262?
Median days on market: 151 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 62262?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,220/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 62262?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is ZIP 62262 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 62262?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 62262?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 62262?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 62262?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 62262 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 62262?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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