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Palmyra, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62674

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

1,454
8/sq mi
$55,417
Median income
$99,600
Median home value
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62674 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62674 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Palmyra, Macoupin County, Illinois, home to just 1,454 residents across 193.9 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62674 reports a modest median household income of $55,417 (31% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $32,596. Poverty here runs at 19.7%, with unemployment measured at 8.6%. The typical home here is valued at $99,600 (48% below the state average); renters pay a median of $718 monthly, and 81.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 38 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Macoupin County, letting you compare 62674 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 62674

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Palmyra, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62674.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 62674, Palmyra, 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

1,454

Population

193.9

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62674?

47.8

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 99.1%
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 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$55,417

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$32,596

Per Capita Income

19.7%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

37.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62674 ranks nationally

Palmyra, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,417 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 67.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%

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

What does housing look like?

756

Total Housing Units

570

Occupied Units

186

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$99,600

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$718

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 62674, employing approximately 128 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,059,000.

21

Businesses

128

Employees

$5.1M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 23.8%
Retail trade 3 14.3%
Finance and insurance 3 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 14.3%

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 62674 vs 62667 →

ZIP 62674 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 62674 ranks #2 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 62674 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 62674 ranks #4 of 4 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
62667 Modesto, IL 464 4.6 mi
62649 Hettick, IL 488 5.2 mi
62692 Waverly, IL 2,093 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Macoupin County

62626 standard
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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 Palmyra, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62674 in? ▼
ZIP code 62674 (Palmyra) 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 62674? ▼
ZIP code 62674 in Palmyra, IL has a population of 1,454 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62674? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62674 is $55,417, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62674? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62674 is $99,600, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62674? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62674 is White at 99.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62674? ▼
ZIP code 62674 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 128 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62674? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62674 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (3), Finance and insurance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62674? ▼
In ZIP code 62674, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 62674? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62674 is 37.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62674? ▼
In ZIP code 62674, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62674? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62674 is 19.7% 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.