ZIP Code 62910

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Brookport · Massac County · Illinois

Population
2,865

11/sq mi

Median income
$59,514

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$85,200

▼ 69% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.6%

Median age 37.6

Land area
267.8 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 62910 in Brookport, Illinois has a population of 2,865. The median household income is $59,514, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $85,200, 69% below the US average. 10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62910 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 267.8 square miles in Brookport, Massac County, Illinois. The area is home to 2,865 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 62910 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62910 sits at $59,514 (26% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $26,692. The poverty rate stands at 21.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $85,200 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $831 per month, and 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62910 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Massac County, so you can benchmark 62910 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 →

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 62910, Brookport, 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

2,865

Population

267.8

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62910?

37.6

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.0%
African American 10.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$59,514

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$26,692

Per Capita Income

21.5%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 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 47.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.6%

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

What does housing look like?

975

Total Housing Units

763

Occupied Units

212

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$85,200

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$831

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 62910, employing approximately 39 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,392,000.

6

Businesses

39

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 50.0%

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 Code City Population Distance
42058 Ledbetter, KY 2,336 7.3 mi
42003 Paducah, KY 29,683 10.3 mi
42081 Smithland, KY 2,203 8.8 mi
42047 Hampton, KY 192 12.5 mi
42029 Calvert City, KY 6,321 12.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62910 in?
ZIP code 62910 (Brookport) is located in Massac County, Illinois. Massac County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/massac-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62910?
ZIP code 62910 in Brookport, IL has a population of 2,865 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62910?
The median household income in ZIP 62910 is $59,514, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62910?
The median home value in ZIP 62910 is $85,200, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62910?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62910 is White at 87.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62910?
ZIP code 62910 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 39 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62910?
In ZIP code 62910, 47.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.6% 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 62910?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62910 is 25.2 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 62910?
In ZIP code 62910, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62910?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62910 is 21.5% 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 Brookport, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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