Medora, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62063
Macoupin County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,214
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $63,295
- Median income Near-median income area
- $128,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Medora pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62063 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62063 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Medora, Macoupin County, Illinois, home to just 1,214 residents across 125.2 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62063 reports a modest median household income of $63,295 (21% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,725. The poverty rate is 34.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $128,600 (33% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $636; owner occupancy is 96.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Macoupin County, so 62063 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 62063
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Medora, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62063.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,214
Population
125.2
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62063?
55.4
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$33,725
Per Capita Income
34.7%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62063 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Medora, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$63,295 29th percentile higher than 29% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
428housing units
428
Total Housing Units
344
Occupied Units
84
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$128,600
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$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 62063 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62685
Shipman (62685)
2,097 residents
- 62063
Medora (62063)
1,214 residents
- 62630 532
Chesterfield (62630)
532 residents
- 62081 298
Rockbridge (62081)
298 residents
- 62079 256
Piasa (62079)
256 residents
- 62030 114
Fidelity (62030)
114 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62063 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62063 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62079
Piasa (62079)
$133,333 median income
- 62630
Chesterfield (62630)
$112,917 median income
- 62081
Rockbridge (62081)
$91,875 median income
- 62685
Shipman (62685)
$64,063 median income
- 62063
Medora (62063)
$63,295 median income
- 62030 $44,063
Fidelity (62030)
$44,063 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62063 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62063, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,214 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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