ZIP Code 62477

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West Union · Clark County · Illinois

Population
946

6/sq mi

Median income
$88,646

▲ 16% vs US

higher than 72% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$110,900

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.8%

Median age 47.9

Land area
163.1 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 62477 in West Union, Illinois has a population of 946. The median household income is $88,646, which is 16% above the national average. Median home value is $110,900, 60% below the US average. 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62477 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 163.1 square miles in West Union, Clark County, Illinois. The area is home to 946 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 62477 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62477 sits at $88,646 (11% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,361. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $110,900 (42% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 87.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62477 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Clark County, so you can benchmark 62477 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 →

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 62477, West Union, 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

946

Population

163.1

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62477?

47.9

Median Age

58.2%

Male

41.8%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

$88,646

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$34,361

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.8%

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

What does housing look like?

302

Total Housing Units

205

Occupied Units

97

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.8%
Renter 12.2%

$110,900

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

1951

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 62477, employing approximately 56 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,169,000.

14

Businesses

56

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 3 21.4%
Other services (except public administration) 3 21.4%

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 Code City Population Distance
62478 West York, IL 398 5.9 mi
47849 Fairbanks, IN 496 6.5 mi
62433 Hutsonville, IL 998 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62477 in?
ZIP code 62477 (West Union) is located in Clark County, Illinois. Clark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clark-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62477?
ZIP code 62477 in West Union, IL has a population of 946 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62477?
The median household income in ZIP 62477 is $88,646, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62477?
The median home value in ZIP 62477 is $110,900, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62477?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62477 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62477?
ZIP code 62477 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 56 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62477?
In ZIP code 62477, 71.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 62477?
In ZIP code 62477, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62477?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62477 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for West Union, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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