The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 62466 sells for about $149,000, or $127 per square foot.
Prices are down 14.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $730 a month.
ZIP 62466 — Sumner
The housing market in 62466 is characterized by low transaction volume and a reliance on rural, lower-priced inventory. Prices remain sensitive to regional economic shifts, with limited new development activity impacting the overall supply.
This area is best suited for budget-conscious buyers and those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle in a small-town setting.
Median prices moved down 14.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
25% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.2% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.0% · poverty 16.3% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 62466, Lawrence County IL
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with average travel times to work around 20.8 minutes.
Local recreation is centered on small-town parks and proximity to the Wabash River for outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and primarily consists of single-family home conversions.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and small-scale local services within Lawrence County.
Parcels are subject to local school district and county-level property tax levies.
Data aggregated from Lawrence County census profiles and ZCTA-level estimates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides local opportunities for fishing and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.