PlainZIP

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
$65,750
Median income
$173,000
Median home value
41.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $38,469. Local economic indicators show a 10.2% poverty rate alongside 1.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $173,000 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $968 per month, and 88.6% of occupied units 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. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Johnson County, letting you compare 62939 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 62939?

49.2

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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

$38,469

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62939 ranks nationally

Goreville, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$65,750 40th percentile higher than 40% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,625

Total Housing Units

1,174

Occupied Units

451

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%

$173,000

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 62939 vs 62912 →

ZIP 62939 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62939 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62939 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
62912 Buncombe, IL 1,179 6.0 mi
62995 Vienna, IL 5,284 10.4 mi
62902 Carbondale, IL 4,531 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Johnson County

62995 standard
Vienna, IL
Pop: 5,284
62972 standard
Ozark, IL
Pop: 1,205
62912 standard
Buncombe, IL
Pop: 1,179
62985 standard
Simpson, IL
Pop: 845
62923 standard
Cypress, IL
Pop: 518
62967 standard
New Burnside, IL
Pop: 326

Related Areas

Johnson County Goreville, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.