PlainZIP

Nilwood, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62672

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

244
129/sq mi
$46,771
Median income
$47,600
Median home value
6.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nilwood pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
129
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62672 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62672 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nilwood, Macoupin County, Illinois, home to just 244 residents across 1.9 square miles, a density of 129 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62672 reports a modest median household income of $46,771 (42% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $24,078. Local economic indicators show a 15.2% poverty rate alongside 8.3% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $47,600 (75% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 95.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.5, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62672, plus 6 more within Macoupin County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

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 62672, Nilwood, 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

244

Population

1.9

Area (sq mi)

129

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62672?

56.5

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.7%
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 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$46,771

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$24,078

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62672 ranks nationally

Nilwood, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,771 11th percentile higher than 11% 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

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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 52.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.2%

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

What does housing look like?

112

Total Housing Units

65

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.4%
Renter 4.6%

$47,600

Median Home Value

-75% vs state

1941

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 62672 vs 62640 →

ZIP 62672 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 62672 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 62672 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 62672 ranks #6 of 6 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
62640 Girard, IL 3,756 2.5 mi
62572 Waggoner, IL 666 6.1 mi
62690 Virden, IL 4,120 7.7 mi
62689 Thayer, IL 518 9.6 mi
62626 Carlinville, IL 8,354 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Macoupin County

62626 standard
Carlinville, IL
Pop: 8,354
62088 standard
Staunton, IL
Pop: 6,960
62012 standard
Brighton, IL
Pop: 6,654
62033 standard
Gillespie, IL
Pop: 4,894
62014 standard
Bunker Hill, IL
Pop: 4,122
62690 standard
Virden, IL
Pop: 4,120

Related Areas

Macoupin County Nilwood, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62672 in? ▼
ZIP code 62672 (Nilwood) is located in Macoupin County, Illinois. Macoupin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/macoupin-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62672? ▼
ZIP code 62672 in Nilwood, IL has a population of 244 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62672? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62672 is $46,771, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62672? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62672 is $47,600, which is 83% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62672? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62672 is White at 96.7%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62672? ▼
In ZIP code 62672, 52.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.2% 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 62672? ▼
In ZIP code 62672, approximately 95.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62672? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62672 is 15.2% 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.