ZIP Code 62480

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Willow Hill · Jasper County · Illinois

Population
787

5/sq mi

Median income
$64,750

▼ 15% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$94,300

▼ 66% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.6%

Median age 31.4

Land area
148.5 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 62480 in Willow Hill, Illinois has a population of 787. The median household income is $64,750, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $94,300, 66% below the US average. 9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62480 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 148.5 square miles in Willow Hill, Jasper County, Illinois. The area is home to 787 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 62480 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62480 sits at $64,750 (19% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $26,293. The poverty rate stands at 20.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $94,300 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $625 per month, and 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62480 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jasper County, so you can benchmark 62480 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 62480, Willow Hill, 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

787

Population

148.5

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62480?

31.4

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
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 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$64,750

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$26,293

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.6%

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

What does housing look like?

284

Total Housing Units

240

Occupied Units

44

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.3%
Renter 13.8%

$94,300

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$625

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 62480, employing approximately 36 people with a combined annual payroll of $809,000.

8

Businesses

36

Employees

$809K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 37.5%

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
62459 Sainte Marie, IL 243 4.9 mi
62449 Oblong, IL 3,175 4.9 mi
62481 Yale, IL 386 9.0 mi
62475 West Liberty, IL 387 8.2 mi
62432 Hidalgo, IL 571 12.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62480 in?
ZIP code 62480 (Willow Hill) is located in Jasper County, Illinois. Jasper County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jasper-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62480?
ZIP code 62480 in Willow Hill, IL has a population of 787 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62480?
The median household income in ZIP 62480 is $64,750, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62480?
The median home value in ZIP 62480 is $94,300, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62480?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62480 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62480?
ZIP code 62480 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 36 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62480?
In ZIP code 62480, 49.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.6% 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 62480?
In ZIP code 62480, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62480?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62480 is 20.6% 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 Willow Hill, 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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