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ZIP 62903

Population: 2,666 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 62903 is $205,281 — up 9.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $260,000 after a median 90 days on market. Typical rent runs $587/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$205,281

Typical home value

+9.8%

1-year change

90

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$205,281
1-year appreciation
+9.8%
3-year appreciation
+35.3%
5-year appreciation
+54.0%
10-year appreciation
+60.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$205,281

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$260,000
Median list price
$159,950
Median price per sqft
$106
1-year sale-price change
-23.1%
Median days on market
90 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
94.7%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+2.1%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$587/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$648/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$761/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,212/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,254/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Tri-County Sp Ed Jnt Agreement, Unity Point CCSD 140
Schools include
TCSE-UNITY POINT ELEM, Unity Point Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sangamo Electric Dump/Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (USDOI) (13.2 mi)

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.1 in
Annual snowfall
10.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,137
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,595

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park (48 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
17
Hospitals include
HERRIN HOSPITAL, MARION IL VA MEDICAL CENTER, HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1985
Housing built before 1970
24.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,863
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
62.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 62903State medianUS median
Typical home value$205,281—$288,527
Median sale price$260,000—$325,000
Median days on market90 days—51 days
Typical rent$587/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,863—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 62903?
$205,281.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 62903?
$260,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 62903?
Median days on market: 90 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 62903?
Typical rent: $587/month.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 62903?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 62903?
2 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 62903 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 62903?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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