Neoga, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62447
Cumberland County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,404
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $87,292
- Median income Above-median income area
- $154,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Neoga pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62447 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62447 covers 154.7 square miles in Neoga, Cumberland County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,404 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62447 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,292 (9% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,996. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 1.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $154,400 (20% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $941; owner occupancy is 87.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cumberland County, so 62447 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 62447
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Neoga, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62447.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 62447, Neoga, 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
3,404
Population
154.7
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62447?
48.4
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
0.2%
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?
$87,292
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$40,996
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62447 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Neoga, 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)
$87,292 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
1,550housing units
1,550
Total Housing Units
1,242
Occupied Units
308
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$154,400
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$941
Median Rent
1973
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
-1.9%
YoY Change (2024)
239
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+139%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62447 have decreased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -0.9% | 164 |
| 2020 | +0.9% | 166 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 188 |
| 2022 | -1.9% | 184 |
| 2024 | – | 239 |
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 44 business establishments in ZIP 62447, employing approximately 441 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,197,000.
44
Businesses
441
Employees
$17.2M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 15.9% |
| Construction | 6 | 13.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 11.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.8% |
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 62447 vs 62462 →
ZIP 62447 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62447
Neoga (62447)
3,404 residents
- 62462 1,149
Sigel (62462)
1,149 residents
- 62445 907
Montrose (62445)
907 residents
- 61928 757
Gays (61928)
757 residents
- 62469 419
Trilla (62469)
419 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62447 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62447 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61928
Gays (61928)
$118,271 median income
- 62469
Trilla (62469)
$116,440 median income
- 62462
Sigel (62462)
$102,708 median income
- 62447
Neoga (62447)
$87,292 median income
- 62445
Montrose (62445)
$81,484 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62447 ranks #4 of 5 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 62447, 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 (3,404 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 62447 in?
ZIP code 62447 (Neoga) 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 62447?
ZIP code 62447 in Neoga, IL has a population of 3,404 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62447?
The median household income in ZIP 62447 is $87,292, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62447?
The median home value in ZIP 62447 is $154,400, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62447?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62447 is White at 99.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62447?
ZIP code 62447 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 441 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62447?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62447 are: Retail trade (7), Construction (6), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62447?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62447 decreased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 62447?
In ZIP code 62447, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 62447?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62447 is 19.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62447?
In ZIP code 62447, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62447?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62447 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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