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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
$51,389
Median income
$88,900
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $33,243. Poverty here runs at 10.3%, with unemployment measured at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $88,900 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $702 per month, and 71.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Christian County, so you can benchmark 62557 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 62557?

42.9

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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

$33,243

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

20.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62557 ranks nationally

Pana, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,389 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,349

Total Housing Units

2,834

Occupied Units

515

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$88,900

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62557 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62557 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
62553 Oconee, IL 437 9.0 mi
62083 Rosamond, IL 295 5.9 mi
62571 Tower Hill, IL 1,532 7.8 mi
62076 Ohlman, IL 135 7.1 mi
62555 Owaneco, IL 540 7.8 mi
62510 Assumption, IL 1,669 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Christian County

62568 standard
Taylorville, IL
Pop: 16,355
62531 standard
Edinburg, IL
Pop: 1,792
62510 standard
Assumption, IL
Pop: 1,669
62546 standard
Morrisonville, IL
Pop: 1,630
62540 standard
Kincaid, IL
Pop: 1,492
62567 standard
Stonington, IL
Pop: 1,154

Related Areas

Christian County Pana, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.