West Salem, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62476
Edwards County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,734
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $65,543
- Median income Near-median income area
- $91,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Salem pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62476 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62476 covers 194.8 square miles in West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,734 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62476 reports a modest median household income of $65,543 (18% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,712. The poverty rate is 7.4%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $91,800 (52% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $833; owner occupancy is 84.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Edwards County, so 62476 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 62476
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Salem, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62476.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 62476, West Salem, 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
1,734
Population
194.8
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62476?
53.9
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
1.1%
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?
$65,543
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$37,712
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62476 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
West Salem, 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)
$65,543 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
805housing units
805
Total Housing Units
594
Occupied Units
211
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$91,800
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$833
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 62476, employing approximately 100 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,884,000.
31
Businesses
100
Employees
$3.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 29.0% |
| Construction | 5 | 16.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 12.9% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 9.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 62476 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62476
West Salem (62476)
1,734 residents
- 62815 416
Bone Gap (62815)
416 residents
- 62419 410
Calhoun (62419)
410 residents
- 62452 400
Parkersburg (62452)
400 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62476 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62476 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62419
Calhoun (62419)
$95,982 median income
- 62452
Parkersburg (62452)
$78,036 median income
- 62476
West Salem (62476)
$65,543 median income
- 62815
Bone Gap (62815)
$63,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62476 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 62476, 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 (1,734 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 62476 in?
ZIP code 62476 (West Salem) is located in Edwards County, Illinois. Edwards County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/edwards-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62476?
ZIP code 62476 in West Salem, IL has a population of 1,734 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62476?
The median household income in ZIP 62476 is $65,543, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62476?
The median home value in ZIP 62476 is $91,800, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62476?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62476 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62476?
ZIP code 62476 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 100 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62476?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62476 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Construction (5), Wholesale trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62476?
In ZIP code 62476, 47.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% 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 62476?
In ZIP code 62476, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62476?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62476 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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