PlainZIP

Jewett, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62436

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

562
10/sq mi
$63,229
Median income
$102,400
Median home value
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jewett 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
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62436 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62436 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jewett, Cumberland County, Illinois, home to just 562 residents across 57.9 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62436 reports a modest median household income of $63,229 (21% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $29,754. Local economic indicators show a 18.0% poverty rate alongside 4.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $102,400 for a typical home value (47% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 95.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.7, and the average commute is -. To put 62436 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cumberland 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 →

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 62436, Jewett, 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

562

Population

57.9

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 62436?

50.7

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$63,229

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$29,754

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62436 ranks nationally

Jewett, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,229 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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

279

Total Housing Units

255

Occupied Units

24

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.3%
Renter 4.7%

$102,400

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 62436, employing approximately 4 people with a combined annual payroll of $103,000.

3

Businesses

4

Employees

$103K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 62436 vs 62445 →

ZIP 62436 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 62436 ranks #6 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 62436 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 62436 ranks #4 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
62445 Montrose, IL 907 3.8 mi
62468 Toledo, IL 2,564 6.8 mi
62432 Hidalgo, IL 571 6.8 mi
62479 Wheeler, IL 820 10.3 mi
62428 Greenup, IL 3,104 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cumberland County

62420 standard
Casey, IL
Pop: 4,759
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
62469 standard
Trilla, IL
Pop: 419

Related Areas

Cumberland County Jewett, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62436 in? ▼
ZIP code 62436 (Jewett) 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 62436? ▼
ZIP code 62436 in Jewett, IL has a population of 562 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62436? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62436 is $63,229, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62436? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62436 is $102,400, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62436? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62436 is White at 93.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62436? ▼
ZIP code 62436 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 4 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62436? ▼
In ZIP code 62436, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 62436? ▼
In ZIP code 62436, approximately 95.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62436? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62436 is 18.0% 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.