ZIP Code 62880

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Saint Peter · Fayette County · Illinois

Population
717

7/sq mi

Median income
$61,667

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$135,500

▼ 51% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.7%

Median age 46.8

Land area
107.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 62880 in Saint Peter, Illinois has a population of 717. The median household income is $61,667, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $135,500, 51% below the US average. 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62880 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 107.0 square miles in Saint Peter, Fayette County, Illinois. The area is home to 717 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 62880 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62880 sits at $61,667 (23% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $41,715. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.5%. On housing, the median home value is $135,500 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $1,018 per month, and 84.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62880 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 62880 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 62880

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62880.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62880, Saint Peter, 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

717

Population

107.0

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62880?

46.8

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
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 6.5%
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?

$61,667

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$41,715

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

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

What does housing look like?

304

Total Housing Units

292

Occupied Units

12

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$135,500

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$1,018

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 62880, employing approximately 84 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,628,000.

16

Businesses

84

Employees

$3.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 18.8%
Wholesale trade 3 18.8%
Finance and insurance 3 18.8%

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 62880 vs 62838 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
62838 Farina, IL 1,497 6.9 mi
62807 Alma, IL 961 8.7 mi
62854 Kinmundy, IL 1,776 8.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62880 in?
ZIP code 62880 (Saint Peter) is located in Fayette County, Illinois. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62880?
ZIP code 62880 in Saint Peter, IL has a population of 717 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62880?
The median household income in ZIP 62880 is $61,667, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62880?
The median home value in ZIP 62880 is $135,500, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62880?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62880 is White at 93.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62880?
ZIP code 62880 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 84 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62880?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62880 are: Construction (3), Wholesale trade (3), Finance and insurance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62880?
In ZIP code 62880, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 62880?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62880 is 25.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62880?
In ZIP code 62880, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62880?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62880 is 8.8% 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 Saint Peter, IL

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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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