Mount Zion, IL 62549 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Mount Zion, IL—62549

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$191,000

6.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$109,000

51.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

9.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.1%

Median Rent

$1,990

17.1% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,990

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Mount Zion, IL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Mount Zion, IL is $191,000, with a year-over-year change of 6.0%. This indicates that home prices in Mount Zion, IL are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$191,000	6.0%
Single Family	$192,000	6.1%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Mount Zion, IL

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Mount Zion, IL is $1,990, with a year-over-year rent change of 17.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Mount Zion, IL is 2-bedrooms: $1,990. The most common rental property sizes in Mount Zion, IL are 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 45.3% and 25.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,990	$1,990
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$1,990	$1,990
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

45.3%

2 Bedrooms

23.3%

3 Bedrooms

25.3%

4 Bedrooms

6.1%

Property Listings — Mount Zion, IL

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Mount Zion, IL is 35. This is a decrease of -10.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 36.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$310,000	7.0%
Listing Count	13	-14.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	-14.0%
Days on Market	47	-9.0%

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Demographics — Mount Zion, IL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mount Zion, IL has a population of 6,790, which has increased by 8.4% over the past 5 years. Mount Zion, IL is a popular place for families, as children make up 31.4% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 31.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	6,790	8.4%
% Under 18	31.4%	16.7%
% Seniors	16.3%	-0.6%
% WFH	8.4%	52.7%
% w/ College Degree	31.2%	-11.4%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mount Zion, IL is a predominantly white area, with 90.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 2.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Mount Zion, IL is black, making up 4.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.3% of the population in Mount Zion, IL, and this percentage has increased by 8.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	90.1%	2.3%
% Black	4.4%	22.2%
% Hispanic	2.2%	∞%
% Asian	2.8%	250.0%
% Foreign Born	1.3%	8.3%

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Mortgage and Risk — Mount Zion, IL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 115 mortgage originations in Mount Zion, IL, of which 75.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 78.0%, with 33.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Mount Zion, IL. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	115
% Conventional Loans	75.0%
% Government Loans	25.0%
% Investor Loans	6.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	7.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Mount Zion, IL

Mount Zion, IL lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	N/A
Total Units Section 8	N/A
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$780
2 Bedroom	-$1,020	$1,990	$970
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,280
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,510

Mount Zion, IL—62549

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Mount Zion, IL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Mount Zion, IL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Mount Zion, IL

Demographics — Mount Zion, IL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Mount Zion, IL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Mount Zion, IL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Mount Zion, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Mount Zion, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Dalton City, IL

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Macon, IL

LaPlace

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	1.5
Median Home Price	$191,000
Median Household Income	$109,000

Mount Zion, IL—62549

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Mount Zion, IL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Mount Zion, IL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Mount Zion, IL

Demographics — Mount Zion, IL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Mount Zion, IL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Mount Zion, IL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Mount Zion, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Mount Zion, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Dalton City, IL

Decatur, IL

Decatur, IL

Macon, IL

LaPlace

Frequently Asked Questions

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