PlainZIP

Orient, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62874

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

372
101/sq mi
$40,625
Median income
$54,000
Median home value
1.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
101
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62874 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62874 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orient, Franklin County, Illinois, home to just 372 residents across 3.7 square miles, a density of 101 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62874 reports a modest median household income of $40,625 (49% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $20,692. 38.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 24.3%. Housing costs here run $54,000 for a typical home value (72% below the state average), with rent averaging $779 a month; 74.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 1.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Franklin County, letting you compare 62874 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 →

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 62874, Orient, 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

372

Population

3.7

Area (sq mi)

101

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62874?

39.1

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 98.4%
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 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$40,625

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$20,692

Per Capita Income

38.7%

Poverty Rate

24.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62874 ranks nationally

Orient, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,625 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 46.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.9%

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

What does housing look like?

216

Total Housing Units

188

Occupied Units

28

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%

$54,000

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

$779

Median Rent

1945

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 62874 vs 62841 →

ZIP 62874 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 62874 ranks #0 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 62874 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 62874 ranks #null of 9 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
62841 Freeman Spur, IL 98 4.4 mi
62896 West Frankfort, IL 12,626 3.8 mi
62819 Buckner, IL 448 4.7 mi
62999 Zeigler, IL 1,829 4.6 mi
62812 Benton, IL 11,265 6.3 mi
62822 Christopher, IL 2,574 6.0 mi
62951 Johnston City, IL 5,352 7.1 mi
62865 Mulkeytown, IL 2,018 6.7 mi
62983 Royalton, IL 1,504 7.8 mi
62948 Herrin, IL 12,865 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

62896 standard
West Frankfort, IL
Pop: 12,626
62812 standard
Benton, IL
Pop: 11,265
62884 standard
Sesser, IL
Pop: 2,940
62890 standard
Thompsonville, IL
Pop: 2,882
62822 standard
Christopher, IL
Pop: 2,574
62865 standard
Mulkeytown, IL
Pop: 2,018

Related Areas

Franklin County Orient, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62874 in? ▼
ZIP code 62874 (Orient) is located in Franklin County, Illinois. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62874? ▼
ZIP code 62874 in Orient, IL has a population of 372 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62874? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62874 is $40,625, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62874? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62874 is $54,000, which is 81% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62874? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62874 is White at 98.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62874? ▼
In ZIP code 62874, 46.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.9% 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 62874? ▼
In ZIP code 62874, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62874? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62874 is 38.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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