Pana, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62557
Christian County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,607
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,389
- Median income Below-median income area
- $88,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pana pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62557 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62557 (Pana, IL) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 165.6 in 2023 to 171.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62557 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pana, Christian County, Illinois, home to 7,607 residents across 322.3 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62557 reports a modest median household income of $51,389 (36% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,243. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $88,900 (54% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $702; owner occupancy is 71.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Christian County, so 62557 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 62557
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pana, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62557.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 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 62557, Pana, 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
7,607
Population
322.3
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62557?
42.9
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Female
0.9%
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?
$51,389
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$33,243
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62557 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Pana, 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)
$51,389 11th percentile higher than 11% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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
3,349housing units
3,349
Total Housing Units
2,834
Occupied Units
515
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$88,900
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$702
Median Rent
1957
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
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
171
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+71%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62557 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +71% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +11.8% | 139 |
| 2021 | -0.0% | 139 |
| 2022 | -0.7% | 138 |
| 2023 | +20.3% | 166 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 171 |
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 162 business establishments in ZIP 62557, employing approximately 1,578 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,137,000.
162
Businesses
1,578
Employees
$64.1M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 30 | 18.5% |
| Construction | 18 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 10.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 8.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.5% |
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 62557 vs 62553 →
ZIP 62557 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62557
Pana (62557)
7,607 residents
- 62510 1,669
Assumption (62510)
1,669 residents
- 62571 1,532
Tower Hill (62571)
1,532 residents
- 62555 540
Owaneco (62555)
540 residents
- 62553 437
Oconee (62553)
437 residents
- 62083 295
Rosamond (62083)
295 residents
- 62076 135
Ohlman (62076)
135 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62557 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62557 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62553
Oconee (62553)
$92,083 median income
- 62571
Tower Hill (62571)
$79,390 median income
- 62555
Owaneco (62555)
$69,676 median income
- 62510
Assumption (62510)
$56,949 median income
- 62557
Pana (62557)
$51,389 median income
- 62076
Ohlman (62076)
$46,250 median income
- 62083 $21,845
Rosamond (62083)
$21,845 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62557 ranks #5 of 7 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 62557, 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 (7,607 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 62557 in?
ZIP code 62557 (Pana) is located in Christian County, Illinois. Christian County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/christian-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62557?
ZIP code 62557 in Pana, IL has a population of 7,607 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62557?
The median household income in ZIP 62557 is $51,389, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62557?
The median home value in ZIP 62557 is $88,900, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62557?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62557 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62557?
ZIP code 62557 has 162 business establishments employing approximately 1,578 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62557?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62557 are: Retail trade (30), Construction (18), Accommodation and food services (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62557?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62557 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 71%. 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 62557?
In ZIP code 62557, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 62557?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62557 is 20.0 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 62557?
In ZIP code 62557, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62557?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62557 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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