10 Cheapest ZIP Codes in Illinois

The cheapest ZIP code in Illinois is 62940 (Gorham, Jackson County), with a median home value of $27,500. Across the top 10 cheapest ZIP codes in Illinois, median home value ranges from $27,500 to $43,600, covering communities from Gorham to Maunie.

Rank	ZIP	City	County	Median Home Value	Population
1	62940	Gorham	Jackson County	$27,500	569
2	62914	Cairo	Alexander County	$28,900	1,785
3	61426	Castleton	Stark County	$29,800	77
4	62963	Cairo	Pulaski County	$33,800	797
5	62861	Maunie	White County	$36,700	112
6	62059	East Saint Louis	St. Clair County	$37,200	811
7	62942	Grand Tower	Jackson County	$37,500	670
8	62887	Springerton	White County	$39,100	132
9	62820	Mill Shoals	White County	$39,300	152
10	62927	Dowell	Jackson County	$43,600	313

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Rankings are derived from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, vintage 2019 to 2023, joined to USPS ZIP Code Tabulation Areas. We rank by median home value and surface the top 10 ZIP codes within Illinois. Values reflect ZCTA-level estimates and may differ slightly from city-level figures. Compiled and reviewed by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.

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Reviewed by Zip Code Near Me Data Team. Last verified June 13, 2026.

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