ZIP Code 62447

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Neoga · Cumberland County · Illinois

Population
3,404

22/sq mi

Median income
$87,292

▲ 14% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$154,400

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.6%

Median age 48.4

Land area
154.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 62447 in Neoga, Illinois has a population of 3,404. The median household income is $87,292, which is 14% above the national average. Median home value is $154,400, 44% below the US average. 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62447 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 154.7 square miles in Neoga, Cumberland County, Illinois. The area is home to 3,404 residents, producing a population density of 22 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62447 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62447 sits at $87,292 (9% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,996. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $154,400 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $941 per month, and 87.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62447 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cumberland County, so you can benchmark 62447 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 62447

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62447.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,404

Population

154.7

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62447?

48.4

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 99.2%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
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?

$87,292

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$40,996

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,550

Total Housing Units

1,242

Occupied Units

308

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.7%
Renter 12.3%

$154,400

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$941

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

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 Code City Population Distance
62462 Sigel, IL 1,149 5.7 mi
62469 Trilla, IL 419 6.0 mi
61928 Gays, IL 757 9.9 mi
62445 Montrose, IL 907 12.1 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Neoga, IL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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