PlainZIP

Salem, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62881

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

11,385
44/sq mi
$71,270
Median income
$115,200
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62881 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62881 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Salem, Marion County, Illinois, home to 11,385 residents across 259.9 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62881 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,270 (11% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,042. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.6%. Median home value sits at $115,200 (40% below the state average), median rent at $778 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 16 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Marion County, letting you compare 62881 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 62881

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salem, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62881.

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 62881, Salem, 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

11,385

Population

259.9

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62881?

42.9

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$71,270

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$39,042

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

16.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62881 ranks nationally

Salem, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,270 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,095

Total Housing Units

4,724

Occupied Units

371

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.5%
Renter 26.5%

$115,200

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$778

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-2.3%

YoY Change (2024)

196

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+96%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62881 have decreased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 143
2021 +7.8% 154
2022 +14.6% 177
2023 +13.7% 201
2024 -2.3% 196

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 318 business establishments in ZIP 62881, employing approximately 5,107 people with a combined annual payroll of $249,776,000.

318

Businesses

5,107

Employees

$249.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 49 15.4%
Health care and social assistance 45 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 40 12.6%
Accommodation and food services 38 11.9%
Construction 26 8.2%
Finance and insurance 24 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 7.2%
Manufacturing 17 5.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 2.5%
Information 6 1.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 1.6%
Wholesale trade 5 1.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 62881 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 62881 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62881 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 62881 ranks #2 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
62807 Alma, IL 961 7.6 mi
62870 Odin, IL 2,080 6.6 mi
62853 Kell, IL 1,034 8.4 mi
62854 Kinmundy, IL 1,776 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

62801 standard
Centralia, IL
Pop: 22,415
62882 standard
Sandoval, IL
Pop: 2,331
62849 standard
Iuka, IL
Pop: 2,205
62870 standard
Odin, IL
Pop: 2,080
62854 standard
Kinmundy, IL
Pop: 1,776
62875 standard
Patoka, IL
Pop: 1,167

Related Areas

Marion County Salem, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62881 in? ▼
ZIP code 62881 (Salem) is located in Marion County, Illinois. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62881? ▼
ZIP code 62881 in Salem, IL has a population of 11,385 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62881? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62881 is $71,270, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62881? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62881 is $115,200, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62881? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62881 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62881? ▼
ZIP code 62881 has 318 business establishments employing approximately 5,107 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62881? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62881 are: Retail trade (49), Health care and social assistance (45), Other services (except public administration) (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62881? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62881 decreased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62881? ▼
In ZIP code 62881, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 62881? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62881 is 16.3 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 62881? ▼
In ZIP code 62881, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62881? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62881 is 11.8% 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.