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San Jose, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62682

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

907
8/sq mi
$60,125
Median income
$100,400
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Jose pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62682 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62682 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Jose, Mason County, Illinois, home to just 907 residents across 108.0 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62682 reports a modest median household income of $60,125 (25% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $33,163. Poverty here runs at 25.0%, with unemployment measured at 19.9%. Housing costs here run $100,400 for a typical home value (48% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 86.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 62682 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Mason County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 62682, San Jose, 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

907

Population

108.0

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62682?

35.5

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 77.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$60,125

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$33,163

Per Capita Income

25.0%

Poverty Rate

19.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62682 ranks nationally

San Jose, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,125 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

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

What does housing look like?

290

Total Housing Units

271

Occupied Units

19

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.7%
Renter 13.3%

$100,400

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

1944

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 62682, employing approximately 50 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,364,000.

12

Businesses

50

Employees

$2.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 33.3%

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 62682 vs 61534 →

ZIP 62682 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 62682 ranks #4 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 62682 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 62682 ranks #5 of 5 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
61534 Green Valley, IL 1,737 8.6 mi
62664 Mason City, IL 3,042 7.3 mi
61734 Delavan, IL 2,867 8.0 mi
62671 New Holland, IL 572 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mason County

62644 standard
Havana, IL
Pop: 5,385
61546 standard
Manito, IL
Pop: 4,276
62664 standard
Mason City, IL
Pop: 3,042
62617 standard
Bath, IL
Pop: 762
62633 standard
Easton, IL
Pop: 647
61567 standard
Topeka, IL
Pop: 624

Related Areas

Mason County San Jose, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62682 in? ▼
ZIP code 62682 (San Jose) is located in Mason County, Illinois. Mason County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mason-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62682? ▼
ZIP code 62682 in San Jose, IL has a population of 907 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62682? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62682 is $60,125, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62682? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62682 is $100,400, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62682? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62682 is White at 77.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62682? ▼
ZIP code 62682 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 50 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62682? ▼
In ZIP code 62682, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 62682? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62682 is 29.7 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 62682? ▼
In ZIP code 62682, approximately 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62682? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62682 is 25.0% 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.