PlainZIP

Casey, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62420

Cumberland County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,759
15/sq mi
$65,771
Median income
$140,400
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Casey pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62420 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62420 covers 319.4 square miles in Casey, Cumberland County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,759 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62420 reports a modest median household income of $65,771 (18% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $37,750. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. Median home value sits at $140,400 (27% below the state average), median rent at $701 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cumberland County, letting you compare 62420 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 62420

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Casey, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62420.

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 62420, Casey, 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

4,759

Population

319.4

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 62420?

39.4

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$65,771

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$37,750

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62420 ranks nationally

Casey, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,771 40th percentile higher than 40% 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 50.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,092

Total Housing Units

1,853

Occupied Units

239

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$140,400

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$701

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+22.8%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62420 have increased 22.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.9% 127
2021 +4.7% 133
2022 +9.1% 146
2023 +18.7% 173
2024 +22.8% 212

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 115 business establishments in ZIP 62420, employing approximately 1,162 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,503,000.

115

Businesses

1,162

Employees

$50.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 15 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 15 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 14 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 12 10.4%
Construction 10 8.7%
Finance and insurance 10 8.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 7 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 6.1%
Manufacturing 6 5.2%
Wholesale trade 6 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 5 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.6%

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 62420 vs 62474 →

ZIP 62420 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 62420 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 62420 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 62420 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
62474 Westfield, IL 848 10.1 mi
62428 Greenup, IL 3,104 7.2 mi
62442 Martinsville, IL 2,421 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cumberland County

62447 standard
Neoga, IL
Pop: 3,404
62428 standard
Greenup, IL
Pop: 3,104
62468 standard
Toledo, IL
Pop: 2,564
62445 standard
Montrose, IL
Pop: 907
62436 standard
Jewett, IL
Pop: 562
62469 standard
Trilla, IL
Pop: 419

Related Areas

Cumberland County Casey, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62420 in? ▼
ZIP code 62420 (Casey) is located in Cumberland County, Illinois. Cumberland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cumberland-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62420? ▼
ZIP code 62420 in Casey, IL has a population of 4,759 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62420? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62420 is $65,771, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62420? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62420 is $140,400, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62420? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62420 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62420? ▼
ZIP code 62420 has 115 business establishments employing approximately 1,162 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62420? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62420 are: Retail trade (15), Health care and social assistance (15), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62420? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62420 increased by 22.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62420? ▼
In ZIP code 62420, 50.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62420? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62420 is 28.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62420? ▼
In ZIP code 62420, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62420? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62420 is 8.4% 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.