ZIP Code 62665

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Meredosia · Morgan County · Illinois

Population
1,629

15/sq mi

Median income
$46,528

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$65,800

▼ 76% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.8%

Median age 47.6

Land area
112.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 62665 in Meredosia, Illinois has a population of 1,629. The median household income is $46,528, which is 39% below the national average. Median home value is $65,800, 76% below the US average. 8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62665 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 112.3 square miles in Meredosia, Morgan County, Illinois. The area is home to 1,629 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 62665 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62665 sits at $46,528 (42% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $28,763. The poverty rate stands at 17.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $65,800 (66% below the state average) with median rent at $674 per month, and 77.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62665 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Morgan County, so you can benchmark 62665 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 62665

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62665.

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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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62665, Meredosia, 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

1,629

Population

112.3

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62665?

47.6

Median Age

45.3%

Male

54.7%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
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 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$46,528

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$28,763

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.8%

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

What does housing look like?

731

Total Housing Units

545

Occupied Units

186

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.4%
Renter 22.6%

$65,800

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$674

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 62665, employing approximately 267 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,950,000.

22

Businesses

267

Employees

$11.9M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 5 22.7%
Retail trade 4 18.2%
Transportation and warehousing 4 18.2%
Accommodation and food services 3 13.6%

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
62621 Bluffs, IL 1,171 5.9 mi
62628 Chapin, IL 896 7.4 mi
62378 Versailles, IL 896 7.7 mi
62611 Arenzville, IL 1,067 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62665 in?
ZIP code 62665 (Meredosia) 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 62665?
ZIP code 62665 in Meredosia, IL has a population of 1,629 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62665?
The median household income in ZIP 62665 is $46,528, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62665?
The median home value in ZIP 62665 is $65,800, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62665?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62665 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62665?
ZIP code 62665 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 267 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62665?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62665 are: Wholesale trade (5), Retail trade (4), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62665?
In ZIP code 62665, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.8% 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 62665?
In ZIP code 62665, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62665?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62665 is 17.9% 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 Meredosia, 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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