ZIP Code 62673

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Oakford · Menard County · Illinois

Population
530

7/sq mi

Median income
$68,393

▼ 10% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$153,300

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.1%

Median age 53.6

Land area
81.5 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 62673 in Oakford, Illinois has a population of 530. The median household income is $68,393, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $153,300, 45% below the US average. 11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62673 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 81.5 square miles in Oakford, Menard County, Illinois. The area is home to 530 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 62673 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62673 sits at $68,393 (15% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $35,339. The poverty rate stands at 15.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $153,300 (20% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 81.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62673 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Menard County, so you can benchmark 62673 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 →

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 62673, Oakford, 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

530

Population

81.5

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62673?

53.6

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.2%
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 0.8%
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?

$68,393

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$35,339

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%

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

What does housing look like?

195

Total Housing Units

165

Occupied Units

30

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.2%
Renter 18.8%

$153,300

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

1967

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 62673, employing approximately 31 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,157,000.

7

Businesses

31

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 62673 vs 62655 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
62655 Kilbourne, IL 568 5.0 mi
62675 Petersburg, IL 6,154 8.1 mi
62688 Tallula, IL 761 10.7 mi
62633 Easton, IL 647 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62673 in?
ZIP code 62673 (Oakford) is located in Menard County, Illinois. Menard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/menard-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62673?
ZIP code 62673 in Oakford, IL has a population of 530 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62673?
The median household income in ZIP 62673 is $68,393, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62673?
The median home value in ZIP 62673 is $153,300, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62673?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62673 is White at 99.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62673?
ZIP code 62673 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 31 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62673?
In ZIP code 62673, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.1% 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 62673?
In ZIP code 62673, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62673?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62673 is 15.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Oakford, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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