De Soto, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62924
Jackson County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,809
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,357
- Median income Near-median income area
- $103,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
De Soto pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62924 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62924 covers 109.7 square miles in De Soto, Jackson County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,809 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62924 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,357 (12% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,958. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $103,000 (46% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $920; owner occupancy is 59.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 62924 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 62924
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in De Soto, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62924.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62924, De Soto, 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
2,809
Population
109.7
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62924?
39.4
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
0.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$70,357
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$30,958
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
18.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62924 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
De Soto, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,357 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,480housing units
1,480
Total Housing Units
1,304
Occupied Units
176
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$103,000
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$920
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 62924, employing approximately 231 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,906,000.
32
Businesses
231
Employees
$9.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 25.0% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 18.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 12.5% |
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 62924 vs 62949 →
ZIP 62924 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62901
Carbondale (62901)
27,182 residents
- 62966
Murphysboro (62966)
15,607 residents
- 62918 9,793
Carterville (62918)
9,793 residents
- 62924 2,809
De Soto (62924)
2,809 residents
- 62932 1,592
Elkville (62932)
1,592 residents
- 62983 1,504
Royalton (62983)
1,504 residents
- 62949 810
Hurst (62949)
810 residents
- 62994 755
Vergennes (62994)
755 residents
- 62921 375
Colp (62921)
375 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62924 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62924 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62918
Carterville (62918)
$70,920 median income
- 62924
De Soto (62924)
$70,357 median income
- 62994
Vergennes (62994)
$64,773 median income
- 62983
Royalton (62983)
$57,667 median income
- 62966
Murphysboro (62966)
$55,665 median income
- 62927
Dowell (62927)
$54,792 median income
- 62932
Elkville (62932)
$46,000 median income
- 62949
Hurst (62949)
$37,308 median income
- 62901
Carbondale (62901)
$35,089 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62924 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62949 | Hurst, IL | 810 | 3.3 mi |
| 62932 | Elkville, IL | 1,592 | 5.5 mi |
| 62901 | Carbondale, IL | 27,182 | 5.9 mi |
| 62915 | Cambria, IL | 321 | 5.4 mi |
| 62921 | Colp, IL | 375 | 6.8 mi |
| 62927 | Dowell, IL | 367 | 8.0 mi |
| 62918 | Carterville, IL | 9,793 | 6.8 mi |
| 62983 | Royalton, IL | 1,504 | 7.4 mi |
| 62966 | Murphysboro, IL | 15,607 | 8.7 mi |
| 62994 | Vergennes, IL | 755 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62924, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,809 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 62924 in?
ZIP code 62924 (De Soto) is located in Jackson County, Illinois. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62924?
ZIP code 62924 in De Soto, IL has a population of 2,809 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62924?
The median household income in ZIP 62924 is $70,357, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62924?
The median home value in ZIP 62924 is $103,000, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62924?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62924 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62924?
ZIP code 62924 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 231 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62924?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62924 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8), Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62924?
In ZIP code 62924, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 62924?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62924 is 18.3 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 62924?
In ZIP code 62924, approximately 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62924?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62924 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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