Marion County, IL Distress Report: Foreclosure, Tax Liens & ZIPs (2026)
Where is distress concentrating in Marion County, Illinois? DLRadar grades every Marion County ZIP 0-100 from foreclosure, tax-lien, mortgage and insurance records, peaking at 23/100. Here is the 2026 Marion County breakdown.
- Marion County's most distressed ZIP is 62889 at 23/100.
- 15 ZIP codes tracked in Marion County, averaging 18/100 distress.
- Marion County reads expansion — home values up 5.7% year over year.
- Vacancy runs 14.3% across Marion County's tracked ZIPs, with a 13.6% poverty rate.
- The typical Marion County home is worth about $113,060 against a ~$60,860 median income.
- Lending headwind in Marion County sits at 74/100 — a forward read on distressed supply.
Data drawn from the DLRadar distress index, recomputed monthly from public filings. Cite with attribution to DLRadar (dlradar.com).
| Rank | ZIP | Composite distress |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62889 | 23/100 |
| 2 | 62830 | 22/100 |
| 3 | 62893 | 22/100 |
| 4 | 62801 | 21/100 |
| 5 | 62882 | 20/100 |
| 6 | 62807 | 18/100 |
| 7 | 62849 | 18/100 |
| 8 | 62853 | 18/100 |
| 9 | 62854 | 18/100 |
| 10 | 62870 | 18/100 |
| 11 | 62881 | 18/100 |
| 12 | 62851 | 17/100 |
Most distressed ZIP codes in Marion County (composite distress 0-100, 2026)
What is driving Marion County distress
Nothing here is estimated: Marion County is scored from filings alone, and its ZIPs average 18/100 composite distress. The inputs are FHFA house prices, CFPB delinquency, county recorder foreclosure and lien records, FEMA and NFIP claims, and Census ACS.
Marion County market phase and pricing
Marion County currently sits in expansion after a 5.7% gain in the past twelve months. Slower absorption is the mechanism that converts price weakness into motivated supply.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the most distressed ZIP code in Marion County, IL?
ZIP 62889 leads Marion County at 23/100, recomputed monthly from public records.
Which phase does Marion County sit in right now?
The market phase for Marion County is expansion, prices rising 5.7% on the year — derived from the FHFA House Price Index path.
Where does the Marion County data come from?
The inputs are all public: FHFA for the expansion path, CFPB mortgage performance, recorder filings from the county, FEMA and NFIP, and Census ACS. Because all 15 ZIP codes in Marion County run through the identical model used nationwide, the figures compare directly against any other market.
How much do distress scores vary between Marion County ZIP codes?
The county figure is a blend, not a description. Across the Marion County ZIPs DLRadar ranks, scores run from 23/100 in 62889 down to 17/100 in 62851, against a Marion County average of 18/100. With 6 points between best and worst, county-level targeting in Marion County wastes effort.
What do Marion County home values and vacancy say about distressed supply?
The typical Marion County home carries about $113,060 of value against a median household income near $60,860. Vacancy across Marion County's tracked ZIPs runs 14.3% and the poverty rate is 13.6%. A tight budget and an empty house together turn a missed payment into a sale, so they are scored beside Marion County's foreclosure and lien data and its 74/100 lending headwind.
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DLRadar scores property distress from public records by deterministic formulas — not investment, legal, or financial advice. Figures refresh monthly from the live index.