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Whittington 62897

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Illinois
$158K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.181
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$158K
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.77%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.92%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.70%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.12%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.7 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.132
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.232

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,499
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.71 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

How Whittington 62897 compares

By median home value, Whittington 62897 is the 1st most expensive of 15 ZIP codes in Franklin County, and its typical home is worth more than 76% of all homes in Franklin County.

Home values in Whittington 62897

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$69K$336K
ZIP codes in Franklin County ranked by median home value
#Franklin CountyMedian valueHomes
1Whittington 62897$158K181
2Mulkeytown 62865$152K921
3Macedonia 62860$141K307
4Thompsonville 62890$140K1,187
5Ewing 62836$129K313
6Benton 62812$128K4,560
7Orient 62874$116K185
862891$106K326
9West Frankfort 62896$95K5,058
10Sesser 62884$93K1,235
11Christopher 62822$75K1,298
12Logan 62856$71K142
13Royalton 62983$67K743
14Buckner 62819$61K240
15Zeigler 62999$55K728

About the Whittington 62897 market

How many homes are there in Whittington 62897, IL?

Whittington 62897, IL contains 181 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $158K.

How does Whittington 62897, IL compare to the rest of Franklin County?

By median home value, Whittington 62897, IL is the 1st most expensive of 15 ZIP codes in Franklin County. Its typical home is worth more than 76% of all homes in Franklin County. Mulkeytown 62865 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Whittington 62897, IL?

70% of homes in Whittington 62897, IL are owner-occupied. 12% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Whittington 62897, IL hold?

92% of mortgaged homes in Whittington 62897, IL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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