ZIP Code 62921

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Colp · Williamson County · Illinois

Population
375

190/sq mi

Median home value
$75,000

▼ 73% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.2%

Median age 41.5

Land area
2.0 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 62921 in Colp, Illinois has a population of 375. Median home value is $75,000, 73% below the US average. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62921 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.0 square miles in Colp, Williamson County, Illinois. The area is home to 375 residents, producing a population density of 190 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 62921 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62921 sits at , while per-capita income is $24,685. The poverty rate stands at 49.8% and the unemployment rate at 10.1%. On housing, the median home value is $75,000 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $99 per month, and 77.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62921 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Williamson County, so you can benchmark 62921 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 62921, Colp, 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

375

Population

2.0

Area (sq mi)

190

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62921?

41.5

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 57.9%
African American 30.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
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?

$24,685

Per Capita Income

49.8%

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

What does housing look like?

159

Total Housing Units

115

Occupied Units

44

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.4%
Renter 22.6%

$75,000

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$99

Median Rent

1954

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 62921 vs 62918 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
62918 Carterville, IL 9,793 0.8 mi
62915 Cambria, IL 321 2.3 mi
62948 Herrin, IL 12,865 3.2 mi
62949 Hurst, IL 810 3.8 mi
62933 Energy, IL 1,230 3.8 mi
62999 Zeigler, IL 1,829 6.5 mi
62983 Royalton, IL 1,504 7.4 mi
62841 Freeman Spur, IL 98 6.1 mi
62924 De Soto, IL 2,809 6.8 mi
62902 Carbondale, IL 4,531 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62921 in?
ZIP code 62921 (Colp) is located in Williamson County, Illinois. Williamson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/williamson-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62921?
ZIP code 62921 in Colp, IL has a population of 375 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62921?
The median home value in ZIP 62921 is $75,000, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62921?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62921 is White at 57.9%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62921?
In ZIP code 62921, 45.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 62921?
In ZIP code 62921, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62921?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62921 is 49.8% 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 Colp, 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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