Bridgeport, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62417
Lawrence County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,064
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,792
- Median income Below-median income area
- $104,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bridgeport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62417 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62417 covers 93.7 square miles in Bridgeport, Lawrence County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,064 residents on file, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62417 reports a modest median household income of $54,792 (32% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,050. The poverty rate is 22.4%, 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 $104,600 (46% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $682; owner occupancy is 78.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Lawrence County, so 62417 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 62417
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bridgeport, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62417.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
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 62417, Bridgeport, 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
3,064
Population
93.7
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62417?
34.7
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
0.6%
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?
$54,792
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$32,050
Per Capita Income
22.4%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62417 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Bridgeport, 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)
$54,792 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
1,138housing units
1,138
Total Housing Units
1,005
Occupied Units
133
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$104,600
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$682
Median Rent
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 62417, employing approximately 403 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,775,000.
36
Businesses
403
Employees
$15.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 27.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 11.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 8.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 8.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 8.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 62417 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62439
Lawrenceville (62439)
7,536 residents
- 62466
Sumner (62466)
4,848 residents
- 62417
Bridgeport (62417)
3,064 residents
- 62460 1,231
Saint Francisville (62460)
1,231 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62417 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62417 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62466
Sumner (62466)
$78,250 median income
- 62460
Saint Francisville (62460)
$66,620 median income
- 62417
Bridgeport (62417)
$54,792 median income
- 62439
Lawrenceville (62439)
$53,622 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62417 ranks #3 of 4 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 62417, 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 (3,064 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 62417 in?
ZIP code 62417 (Bridgeport) is located in Lawrence County, Illinois. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lawrence-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62417?
ZIP code 62417 in Bridgeport, IL has a population of 3,064 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62417?
The median household income in ZIP 62417 is $54,792, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62417?
The median home value in ZIP 62417 is $104,600, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62417?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62417 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62417?
ZIP code 62417 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 403 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62417?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62417 are: Other services (except public administration) (10), Health care and social assistance (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62417?
In ZIP code 62417, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 62417?
In ZIP code 62417, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62417?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62417 is 22.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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