ZIP Code 62950

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Jacob · Jackson County · Illinois

Population
193

3/sq mi

Median income
$69,722

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$88,900

▼ 68% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.8%

Median age 31.4

Land area
77.2 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 62950 in Jacob, Illinois has a population of 193. The median household income is $69,722, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $88,900, 68% below the US average. 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62950 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 77.2 square miles in Jacob, Jackson County, Illinois. The area is home to 193 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 62950 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62950 sits at $69,722 (13% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $31,070. The poverty rate stands at 33.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $88,900 (54% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62950 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 62950 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 62950, Jacob, 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

193

Population

77.2

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62950?

31.4

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
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?

$69,722

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$31,070

Per Capita Income

33.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

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

What does housing look like?

34

Total Housing Units

34

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$88,900

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

1965

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 62950, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $319,000.

5

Businesses

15

Employees

$319K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 62950 vs 62940 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
62940 Gorham, IL 445 5.1 mi
63748 Frohna, MO 1,015 6.6 mi
62907 Ava, IL 2,164 8.4 mi
62280 Rockwood, IL 444 7.7 mi
63746 Farrar, MO 65 8.0 mi
62942 Grand Tower, IL 707 9.2 mi
63783 Uniontown, MO 132 12.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62950 in?
ZIP code 62950 (Jacob) 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 62950?
ZIP code 62950 in Jacob, IL has a population of 193 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62950?
The median household income in ZIP 62950 is $69,722, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62950?
The median home value in ZIP 62950 is $88,900, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62950?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62950 is White at 89.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62950?
ZIP code 62950 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62950?
In ZIP code 62950, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62950?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62950 is 33.8% 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 Jacob, 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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