ZIP Code 62063

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Medora · Macoupin County · Illinois

Population
1,214

10/sq mi

Median income
$63,295

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$128,600

▼ 54% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.2%

Median age 55.4

Land area
125.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 62063 in Medora, Illinois has a population of 1,214. The median household income is $63,295, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $128,600, 54% below the US average. 13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62063 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 125.2 square miles in Medora, Macoupin County, Illinois. The area is home to 1,214 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62063 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62063 sits at $63,295 (21% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $33,725. The poverty rate stands at 34.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $128,600 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $636 per month, and 96.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62063 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macoupin County, so you can benchmark 62063 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 62063

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62063.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62063, Medora, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,214

Population

125.2

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62063?

55.4

Median Age

45.2%

Male

54.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$63,295

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$33,725

Per Capita Income

34.7%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

428

Total Housing Units

344

Occupied Units

84

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.2%
Renter 3.8%

$128,600

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$636

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 62063, employing approximately 75 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,501,000.

18

Businesses

75

Employees

$2.5M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 16.7%
Retail trade 3 16.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 16.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 62063 vs 62030 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
62030 Fidelity, IL 114 3.1 mi
62079 Piasa, IL 256 5.9 mi
62630 Chesterfield, IL 532 5.7 mi
62081 Rockbridge, IL 298 6.5 mi
62685 Shipman, IL 2,097 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62063 in?
ZIP code 62063 (Medora) is located in Macoupin County, Illinois. Macoupin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/macoupin-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62063?
ZIP code 62063 in Medora, IL has a population of 1,214 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62063?
The median household income in ZIP 62063 is $63,295, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62063?
The median home value in ZIP 62063 is $128,600, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62063?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62063 is White at 98.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62063?
ZIP code 62063 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 75 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62063?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62063 are: Construction (3), Retail trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62063?
In ZIP code 62063, 71.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62063?
In ZIP code 62063, approximately 96.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62063?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62063 is 34.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Medora, IL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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