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 Moderate-density area
- $65,762
- Median income Near-median income area
- $141,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 23rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62650 (Jacksonville, IL) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 165.7 in 2023 to 169.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,259. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $141,300 (26% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $710; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Morgan County, so 62650 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 62650
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jacksonville, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62650.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
109 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
86 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
76 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
74 establishments
- Finance and insurance 43
Finance and insurance
43 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 62650?
40.2
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
1.3%
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?
$65,762
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$35,259
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
16.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62650 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Jacksonville, 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)
$65,762 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
11,249housing units
11,249
Total Housing Units
9,787
Occupied Units
1,462
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,300
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 62650
Jacksonville (62650)
26,992 residents
- 62638 1,337
Franklin (62638)
1,337 residents
- 62695 296
Woodson (62695)
296 residents
- 62631 262
Concord (62631)
262 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62650 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62650 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62638
Franklin (62638)
$86,538 median income
- 62695
Woodson (62695)
$65,972 median income
- 62650
Jacksonville (62650)
$65,762 median income
- 62631
Concord (62631)
$63,125 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62650, 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 (26,992 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 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.
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