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Forest City 61532

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Illinois
$31K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
9
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$68K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jan 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.265
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$68K
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.78%

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.67%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.12%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.58%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.11%
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.126.6 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.79
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 100.38

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.444
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Forest City 61532 compares

By median home value, Forest City 61532 is the 7th most expensive of 9 ZIP codes in Mason County, and its typical home is worth more than 34% of all homes in Mason County.

Home values in Forest City 61532

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$17K$309K
ZIP codes in Mason County ranked by median home value
#Mason CountyMedian valueHomes
1Easton 62633$126K401
2Manito 61546$119K1,945
3Mason City 62664$114K1,354
4Kilbourne 62655$111K285
5San Jose 62682$103K399
6Havana 62644$85K2,461
7Forest City 61532$68K265
8Bath 62617$67K478
9Topeka 61567$64K461

About the Forest City 61532 market

What is the median home price in Forest City 61532, IL?

The median sale price in Forest City 61532, IL is $31,330 (data through January 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Forest City 61532, IL each year?

9 homes sold in Forest City 61532, IL over the last 12 months (data through January 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Forest City 61532, IL?

Forest City 61532, IL contains 265 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $68K.

How does Forest City 61532, IL compare to the rest of Mason County?

By median home value, Forest City 61532, IL is the 7th most expensive of 9 ZIP codes in Mason County. Its typical home is worth more than 34% of all homes in Mason County. Havana 62644 ranks just above it and Bath 62617 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Forest City 61532, IL?

58% of homes in Forest City 61532, IL are owner-occupied. 11% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Forest City 61532, IL hold?

67% of mortgaged homes in Forest City 61532, IL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 11.8% owe more than the home is worth.

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