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 Moderate-density area
- $65,771
- Median income Near-median income area
- $140,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 23rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62420 (Casey, IL) rose +22.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 172.7 in 2023 to 212.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,750. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $140,400 (27% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $701; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cumberland County, so 62420 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 62420
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Casey, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62420.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 62420?
39.4
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
1.8%
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?
$65,771
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$37,750
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62420 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Casey, 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)
$65,771 34th percentile higher than 34% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,092housing units
2,092
Total Housing Units
1,853
Occupied Units
239
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$140,400
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 62420
Casey (62420)
4,759 residents
- 62428
Greenup (62428)
3,104 residents
- 62442
Martinsville (62442)
2,421 residents
- 62474 848
Westfield (62474)
848 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62420 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62420 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62442
Martinsville (62442)
$70,284 median income
- 62474
Westfield (62474)
$67,083 median income
- 62420
Casey (62420)
$65,771 median income
- 62428
Greenup (62428)
$53,333 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62420, 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 (4,759 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 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.
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