ZIP Code 61316

In ZIP code 61316, near Serena, households earn a median of $74,375, with per-capita income at $34,034. Homes here carry a median value of $90,000, and the county-level property tax rate of 2.11% means annual property taxes on such a home run roughly $1,900. Adding the 6.50% combined sales tax, purchases cost a bit more at checkout, though Illinois exempts most groceries and prescription drugs from that rate. With incomes outpacing the area's home prices, the housing side of the ledger stays lighter than the sales tax side for everyday spending.