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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
$63,295
Median income
$128,600
Median home value
13.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $33,725. Poverty here runs at 34.7%, with unemployment measured at 5.7%. Housing costs here run $128,600 for a typical home value (33% below the state average), with rent averaging $636 a month; 96.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 62063 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Macoupin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 62063 ranks nationally

Medora, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$63,295 35th percentile higher than 35% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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 62063 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62063 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62063 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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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Pop: 8,354
62088 standard
Staunton, IL
Pop: 6,960
62012 standard
Brighton, IL
Pop: 6,654
62033 standard
Gillespie, IL
Pop: 4,894
62014 standard
Bunker Hill, IL
Pop: 4,122
62690 standard
Virden, IL
Pop: 4,120

Related Areas

Macoupin County Medora, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.