ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Illinois
$295K
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.3,108
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$295K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.512 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1913
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.95%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.0.8%
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.78%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.8%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.96%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.10%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.37%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.12.6 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,077
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.77 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%
How Monticello 61856 compares
By median home value, Monticello 61856 is the 3rd most expensive of 9 ZIP codes in Piatt County, and its typical home is worth more than 66% of all homes in Piatt County.
Home values in Monticello 61856
Share of homes at each estimated value.
Median
$137K$716K
ZIP codes in Piatt County ranked by median home value
Monticello 61856, IL contains 3,108 residential properties, with a median of 512 square feet, built around 1913. The median TopHap Estimate is $295K.
How does Monticello 61856, IL compare to the rest of Piatt County?
By median home value, Monticello 61856, IL is the 3rd most expensive of 9 ZIP codes in Piatt County. Its typical home is worth more than 66% of all homes in Piatt County. Cisco 61830 ranks just above it and Mansfield 61854 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.
Do people own or rent in Monticello 61856, IL?
96% of homes in Monticello 61856, IL are owner-occupied. 10% are held by a company rather than an individual.
How much equity do owners in Monticello 61856, IL hold?
78% of mortgaged homes in Monticello 61856, IL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.8% owe more than the home is worth.
