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Jacksonville, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62650

Morgan County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

26,992
51/sq mi
$65,762
Median income
$141,300
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jacksonville pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
51
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62650 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62650 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, with 26,992 residents across 528.2 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62650 reports a modest median household income of $65,762 (18% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $35,259. Poverty here runs at 14.6%, with unemployment measured at 5.9%. Median home value sits at $141,300 (26% below the state average), median rent at $710 a month, and owner-occupancy at 68.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Morgan County, so you can benchmark 62650 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 62650

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jacksonville, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62650.

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 62650, Jacksonville, 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

26,992

Population

528.2

Area (sq mi)

51

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62650?

40.2

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 85.0%
African American 6.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
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?

$65,762

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$35,259

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

16.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62650 ranks nationally

Jacksonville, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,762 40th percentile higher than 40% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

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

What does housing look like?

11,249

Total Housing Units

9,787

Occupied Units

1,462

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.7%
Renter 31.3%

$141,300

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$710

Median Rent

1964

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

+2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

169

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+69%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62650 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +69% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 130
2021 +5.3% 137
2022 +5.8% 145
2023 +14.6% 166
2024 +2.2% 169

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 605 business establishments in ZIP 62650, employing approximately 11,962 people with a combined annual payroll of $653,192,000.

605

Businesses

11,962

Employees

$653.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 109 18.0%
Health care and social assistance 86 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 76 12.6%
Accommodation and food services 74 12.2%
Finance and insurance 43 7.1%
Construction 42 6.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 4.8%
Manufacturing 24 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 23 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 3.6%
Wholesale trade 18 3.0%
Information 13 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.8%
Educational services 5 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.7%

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 62650 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 62650 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 62650 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 62650 ranks #3 of 4 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
62695 Woodson, IL 296 7.4 mi
62631 Concord, IL 262 9.6 mi
62638 Franklin, IL 1,337 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Morgan County

62692 standard
Waverly, IL
Pop: 2,093
62665 standard
Meredosia, IL
Pop: 1,629
62668 standard
Murrayville, IL
Pop: 1,512
62638 standard
Franklin, IL
Pop: 1,337
62628 standard
Chapin, IL
Pop: 896
62601 standard
Alexander, IL
Pop: 434

Related Areas

Morgan County Jacksonville, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62650 in? ▼
ZIP code 62650 (Jacksonville) is located in Morgan County, Illinois. Morgan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/morgan-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62650? ▼
ZIP code 62650 in Jacksonville, IL has a population of 26,992 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62650? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62650 is $65,762, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62650? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62650 is $141,300, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62650? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62650 is White at 85.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62650? ▼
ZIP code 62650 has 605 business establishments employing approximately 11,962 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62650? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62650 are: Retail trade (109), Health care and social assistance (86), Other services (except public administration) (76). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62650? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62650 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 69%. 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 62650? ▼
In ZIP code 62650, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% 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 62650? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62650 is 16.6 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 62650? ▼
In ZIP code 62650, approximately 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62650? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62650 is 14.6% 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.