ZIP Code 62297

In ZIP code 62297, near Baldwin, homes carry a median value of $120,800, and the county's 1.43% effective property tax rate translates to roughly $1,727 a year on a home at that price. With median household income at $90,938 and per-capita income of $47,756, that tax bill takes up a smaller share of earnings than in many Illinois communities. Sales tax adds 7.25% to purchases. The gap between what households earn and what housing costs here shapes how far a paycheck stretches for owners and renters alike.