ZIP Code 62932

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Elkville · Jackson County · Illinois

Population
1,592

16/sq mi

Median income
$46,000

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$82,400

▼ 70% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.2%

Median age 45.1

Land area
99.5 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 62932 in Elkville, Illinois has a population of 1,592. The median household income is $46,000, which is 40% below the national average. Median home value is $82,400, 70% below the US average. 10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62932 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 99.5 square miles in Elkville, Jackson County, Illinois. The area is home to 1,592 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 62932 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62932 sits at $46,000 (43% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $25,722. The poverty rate stands at 18.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $82,400 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $728 per month, and 72.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62932 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 62932 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 62932, Elkville, 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

1,592

Population

99.5

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62932?

45.1

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 85.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$46,000

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$25,722

Per Capita Income

18.8%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 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 43.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.2%

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

What does housing look like?

602

Total Housing Units

530

Occupied Units

72

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$82,400

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$728

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 11 business establishments in ZIP 62932, employing approximately 54 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,674,000.

11

Businesses

54

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 36.4%
Other services (except public administration) 3 27.3%

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 62932 vs 62927 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
62927 Dowell, IL 367 2.7 mi
62924 De Soto, IL 2,809 5.5 mi
62983 Royalton, IL 1,504 5.3 mi
62994 Vergennes, IL 755 6.9 mi
62832 Du Quoin, IL 9,208 7.8 mi
62949 Hurst, IL 810 6.5 mi
62865 Mulkeytown, IL 2,018 8.8 mi
62915 Cambria, IL 321 9.8 mi
62921 Colp, IL 375 10.0 mi
62918 Carterville, IL 9,793 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62932 in?
ZIP code 62932 (Elkville) 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 62932?
ZIP code 62932 in Elkville, IL has a population of 1,592 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62932?
The median household income in ZIP 62932 is $46,000, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62932?
The median home value in ZIP 62932 is $82,400, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62932?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62932 is White at 85.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62932?
ZIP code 62932 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 54 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62932?
In ZIP code 62932, 43.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.2% 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 62932?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62932 is 29.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62932?
In ZIP code 62932, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62932?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62932 is 18.8% 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 Elkville, 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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