Goreville, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62939
Johnson County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,119
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $173,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 41.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Goreville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62939 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62939 (Goreville, IL) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.7 in 2023 to 218.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62939 covers 113.8 square miles in Goreville, Johnson County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,119 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62939 reports a modest median household income of $65,750 (18% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,469. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 1.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $173,000 (10% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $968; 88.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Johnson County, so 62939 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 62939
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Goreville, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62939.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 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 62939, Goreville, 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
3,119
Population
113.8
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62939?
49.2
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
0.3%
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?
$65,750
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$38,469
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62939 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Goreville, 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)
$65,750 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,625housing units
1,625
Total Housing Units
1,174
Occupied Units
451
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$173,000
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$968
Median Rent
1988
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
+2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62939 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.7% | 159 |
| 2021 | -1.8% | 156 |
| 2022 | +15.2% | 180 |
| 2023 | +18.1% | 213 |
| 2024 | +2.6% | 218 |
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 39 business establishments in ZIP 62939, employing approximately 194 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,165,000.
39
Businesses
194
Employees
$8.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 17.9% |
| Construction | 6 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 15.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 10.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 7.7% |
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 62939 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62995
Vienna (62995)
5,284 residents
- 62902
Carbondale (62902)
4,531 residents
- 62939
Goreville (62939)
3,119 residents
- 62912 1,179
Buncombe (62912)
1,179 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62939 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62939 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62902
Carbondale (62902)
$84,223 median income
- 62939
Goreville (62939)
$65,750 median income
- 62912
Buncombe (62912)
$63,750 median income
- 62995
Vienna (62995)
$49,744 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62939 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62939, 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 (3,119 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 62939 in?
ZIP code 62939 (Goreville) is located in Johnson County, Illinois. Johnson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnson-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62939?
ZIP code 62939 in Goreville, IL has a population of 3,119 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62939?
The median household income in ZIP 62939 is $65,750, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62939?
The median home value in ZIP 62939 is $173,000, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62939?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62939 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62939?
ZIP code 62939 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 194 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62939?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62939 are: Retail trade (7), Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62939?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62939 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 62939?
In ZIP code 62939, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.4% 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 62939?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62939 is 28.7 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 62939?
In ZIP code 62939, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62939?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62939 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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