The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 62547 sells for about $89,500, or $65 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 87 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,154 a month.
ZIP 62547 — Mount Auburn
The housing market in 62547 is characterized by low inventory and very limited sales activity, typical of a small, stable rural community. Prices remain affordable and have seen modest, steady growth over the last decade, driven by local demand rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees or families who prioritize affordability and space over proximity to urban amenities and employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 87 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
5% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.0% · poverty 20.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 62547, Christian County IL
Crime rates in Mount Auburn are generally low, consistent with the rural character of central Illinois and significantly lower than state and national averages.
Schools serving the area are part of rural district structures, typically characterized by small class sizes and limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger suburban districts.
The area is primarily rural with low wildfire risk, though it is subject to standard Midwestern severe weather patterns including thunderstorms and occasional high winds.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area primarily serving as a rural residential base for the surrounding agricultural region rather than a hub for major corporate development.
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.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to nearby regional employment centers in Christian County or the Springfield metro area.
Recreational opportunities are largely centered on outdoor activities, local parks, and the rural landscape, with limited commercial shopping or dining within the immediate 3-mile radius.
The rental market is very thin with a low vacancy rate, primarily consisting of single-family homes rather than multi-family developments.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and small-scale local services, with most residents commuting to larger nearby towns for employment.
Public transit is not available; the area relies entirely on private vehicle transportation via local county roads.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
The Christian County Assessor manages property valuations, which are updated periodically to reflect market conditions.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and standard county-level levies for emergency services and infrastructure.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the low-density rural environment and lack of significant natural hazard exposure.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 62547 profile.
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.
- Splash Cove4.119.6 mi
- Illinois State Fairground4.519.9 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.219.6 mi
- Bank of Springfield Center4.419.8 mi
- UIS Performing Arts Center4.618.4 mi
- Chesapeake Seafood House4.517.9 mi
- Lincoln Trail Homestead4.49.5 mi
- Lincoln Home National Historic Site4.819.8 mi
- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum4.819.9 mi
- Children's Museum of Illinois4.519.8 mi
- The Bressmer4.919.9 mi
- Lincoln Trail Homestead4.49.5 mi
- Island Bay Yacht Club4.718.3 mi
- Lake Taylorville Marina4.416.2 mi
- Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport4.121.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community green space serving the village residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.