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Murphysboro, IL — ZIP 62966

Population: 13,945 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 62966 (Murphysboro, IL) is $121,697 — up 7.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $109,000 after a median 74 days on market. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, coldwave, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$121,697

Median home value

+7.5%

1-year change

74

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$121,697
1-year appreciation
+7.5%
3-year appreciation
+15.4%
5-year appreciation
+44.1%
10-year appreciation
+44.6%
All-time peak (2009-02)
$132,301
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
$109,000
Median list price
$125,000
Median price per sqft
$75
1-year sale-price change
-3.3%
Median days on market
74 days
Homes sold (recent period)
37
For-sale inventory
49
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
47
1-year forecast
-0.3%
New listings (monthly)
15

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
10
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
School districts serving the area
Tri-County Sp Ed Jnt Agreement, Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE, Murphysboro CUSD 186
Schools include
Tri-County Center, Five County Regional Alternative, Cope Alternative School, Jackson/Perry MS TAOEP, Project SOAR

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, winterWeather, earthquake, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
53.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sangamo Electric Dump/Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (USDOI) (19.2 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
67.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,289
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,694

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park (40 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Rendleman Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ST JOSEPH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
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)
-346 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
49.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,247
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
58.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,414
Average weekly wage
$1,005
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

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

How it compares

ZIP 62966State medianUS median
Median home value$121,697$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$109,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market74 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,247$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 62966?
$121,697.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 62966?
$109,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 62966?
Median days on market: 74 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 62966?
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 62966?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, winterWeather, earthquake, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 62966?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 62966?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 62966?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 62966?
10 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 62966 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 62966?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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