Meredosia, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62665
Morgan County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,629
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,528
- Median income Below-median income area
- $65,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Meredosia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 2nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62665 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62665 covers 112.3 square miles in Meredosia, Morgan County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,629 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62665 reports a modest median household income of $46,528 (42% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,763. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $65,800 (66% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $674; owner occupancy is 77.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Morgan County, so 62665 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 62665
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Meredosia, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62665.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 62665, Meredosia, 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
1,629
Population
112.3
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62665?
47.6
Median Age
45.3%
Male
54.7%
Female
0.2%
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?
$46,528
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$28,763
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62665 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Meredosia, 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)
$46,528 6th percentile higher than 6% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
731housing units
731
Total Housing Units
545
Occupied Units
186
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$65,800
Median Home Value
-66% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62665 vs 62621 →
ZIP 62665 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62665
Meredosia (62665)
1,629 residents
- 62621
Bluffs (62621)
1,171 residents
- 62611
Arenzville (62611)
1,067 residents
- 62628
Chapin (62628)
896 residents
- 62378
Versailles (62378)
896 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62665 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62665 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62628
Chapin (62628)
$89,861 median income
- 62621
Bluffs (62621)
$82,500 median income
- 62378
Versailles (62378)
$69,650 median income
- 62611
Arenzville (62611)
$62,875 median income
- 62665
Meredosia (62665)
$46,528 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62665 ranks #5 of 5 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 62665, 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 (1,629 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 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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