Most affordable ZIP codes in Illinois
Top 25 most affordable ZIP codes in Illinois by median home value. #1 is 62914 (Cairo) at about $28,900. Compare housing affordability on US5.
These ZIP codes have the lowest median home values in Illinois among areas with enough population for a meaningful comparison.
Statewide, the average median home value across ZIP codes is about $183,956. The codes below sit toward the more affordable end of that distribution.
Most affordable on this board: 62914 (Cairo) at about $28,900; 61605 (Peoria) at about $44,200; 62205 (East St. Louis) at about $46,200.
Open any ZIP for a full demographics, income, and housing profile, or return to the Illinois state page for the complete ZIP table.
Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Home value | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62914 | Cairo | Alexander County | $28,900 | 1,785 | $35,362 | $28,900 |
| 2 | 61605 | Peoria | Peoria County | $44,200 | 13,538 | $24,499 | $44,200 |
| 3 | 62205 | East St. Louis | St. Clair County | $46,200 | 5,760 | $41,059 | $46,200 |
| 4 | 62204 | Washington Park | St. Clair County | $48,200 | 4,824 | $36,789 | $48,200 |
| 5 | 62090 | Venice | Madison County | $49,600 | 1,015 | $38,269 | $49,600 |
| 6 | 62999 | Zeigler | Franklin County | $52,900 | 1,345 | $39,830 | $52,900 |
| 7 | 62060 | Madison | Madison County | $53,600 | 3,619 | $40,139 | $53,600 |
| 8 | 62207 | Centreville | St. Clair County | $54,400 | 6,801 | $29,184 | $54,400 |
| 9 | 62201 | Fairmont City | St. Clair County | $56,100 | 5,017 | $21,658 | $56,100 |
| 10 | 62206 | Cahokia | St. Clair County | $57,700 | 13,155 | $39,520 | $57,700 |
| 11 | 62665 | Meredosia | Morgan County | $59,200 | 1,264 | $53,229 | $59,200 |
| 12 | 62982 | Rosiclare | Hardin County | $59,300 | 1,017 | $43,650 | $59,300 |
| 13 | 62094 | Witt | Montgomery County | $62,900 | 1,018 | $60,083 | $62,900 |
| 14 | 61322 | De Pue | Bureau County | $64,300 | 1,550 | $60,481 | $64,300 |
| 15 | 62048 | Madison | Madison County | $65,800 | 1,456 | $39,364 | $65,800 |
| 16 | 62983 | Royalton | Franklin County | $65,900 | 1,623 | $50,625 | $65,900 |
| 17 | 61501 | Astoria | Fulton County | $68,400 | 1,612 | $56,250 | $68,400 |
| 18 | 62988 | Tamms | Alexander County | $68,900 | 1,222 | $56,154 | $68,900 |
| 19 | 60942 | Hoopeston | Vermilion County | $70,000 | 5,635 | $55,284 | $70,000 |
| 20 | 61833 | Tilton | Vermilion County | $70,300 | 1,730 | $47,340 | $70,300 |
| 21 | 62822 | Christopher | Franklin County | $70,900 | 2,437 | $43,155 | $70,900 |
| 22 | 61422 | Bushnell | McDonough County | $71,900 | 3,045 | $62,768 | $71,900 |
| 23 | 62203 | East St. Louis | St. Clair County | $72,700 | 5,539 | $41,134 | $72,700 |
| 24 | 61603 | Peoria | Peoria County | $73,100 | 15,430 | $40,405 | $73,100 |
| 25 | 62082 | Roodhouse | Greene County | $75,100 | 2,394 | $60,982 | $75,100 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the most affordable ZIP codes in Illinois?
By median home value, 62914 (Cairo) is near the top of the affordable list at about $28,900. Compare the ranked table below for more options.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in Illinois?
We rank indexable ZIP codes with positive median home values and a population floor from low to high home value.
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in Illinois?
Visit the Illinois state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.