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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
$54,792
Median income
$104,600
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

21th 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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $32,050. The poverty rate stands at 22.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. Housing costs here run $104,600 for a typical home value (46% below the state average), with rent averaging $682 a month; 78.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Lawrence County, letting you compare 62417 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 62417?

34.7

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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

$32,050

Per Capita Income

22.4%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62417 ranks nationally

Bridgeport, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,792 21st percentile higher than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,138

Total Housing Units

1,005

Occupied Units

133

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.3%
Renter 21.7%

$104,600

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 62417 vs 62466 →

ZIP 62417 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 62417 ranks #3 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 62417 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 62417 ranks #3 of 4 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
62466 Sumner, IL 4,848 4.7 mi
62460 Saint Francisville, IL 1,231 7.7 mi
62439 Lawrenceville, IL 7,536 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

62439 standard
Lawrenceville, IL
Pop: 7,536
62466 standard
Sumner, IL
Pop: 4,848
62460 standard
Saint Francisville, IL
Pop: 1,231

Related Areas

Lawrence County Bridgeport, IL Illinois

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.

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