ZIP Code 62537

In ZIP code 62537, near Decatur, homes carry a median value of $87,500, and the county-level property tax rate of 2.12% works out to roughly $1,855 a year for a house at that price. With median household income at $70,455, that tax bill takes up about 2.6% of annual earnings, a share many households can absorb without straining. Per-capita income sits lower, at $23,062, so single earners may feel the pinch more sharply. A combined sales tax rate of 7.75% adds to everyday costs, though the area's lower home prices keep ownership within reach.