PlainZIP

Johnston City, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62951

Williamson County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,352
84/sq mi
$50,657
Median income
$99,700
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Johnston City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
84
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62951 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62951 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Johnston City, Williamson County, Illinois, home to 5,352 residents across 63.9 square miles, a density of 84 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62951 reports a modest median household income of $50,657 (37% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $30,645. Poverty here runs at 14.5%, with unemployment measured at 6.6%. Median home value sits at $99,700 (48% below the state average), median rent at $943 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62951, plus 6 more within Williamson County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 62951

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Johnston City, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62951.

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 62951, Johnston City, 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

5,352

Population

63.9

Area (sq mi)

84

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62951?

50.1

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$50,657

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$30,645

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62951 ranks nationally

Johnston City, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,657 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 48.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,572

Total Housing Units

2,440

Occupied Units

132

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$99,700

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$943

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 80 business establishments in ZIP 62951, employing approximately 519 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,313,000.

80

Businesses

519

Employees

$18.3M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 11 13.8%
Construction 10 12.5%
Retail trade 10 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 9 11.3%
Health care and social assistance 8 10.0%
Finance and insurance 7 8.8%
Manufacturing 5 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.8%

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 62951 vs 62896 →

ZIP 62951 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 62951 ranks #4 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 62951 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 62951 ranks #8 of 9 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
62896 West Frankfort, IL 12,626 4.7 mi
62841 Freeman Spur, IL 98 4.6 mi
62948 Herrin, IL 12,865 5.5 mi
62959 Marion, IL 26,948 7.4 mi
62874 Orient, IL 372 7.1 mi
62933 Energy, IL 1,230 6.3 mi
62974 Pittsburg, IL 1,401 8.5 mi
62999 Zeigler, IL 1,829 8.2 mi
62856 Logan, IL 324 10.6 mi
62865 Mulkeytown, IL 2,018 13.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Williamson County

62959 standard
Marion, IL
Pop: 26,948
62948 standard
Herrin, IL
Pop: 12,865
62918 standard
Carterville, IL
Pop: 9,793
62922 standard
Creal Springs, IL
Pop: 3,119
62974 standard
Pittsburg, IL
Pop: 1,401
62933 standard
Energy, IL
Pop: 1,230

Related Areas

Williamson County Johnston City, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62951 in? ▼
ZIP code 62951 (Johnston City) is located in Williamson County, Illinois. Williamson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/williamson-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62951? ▼
ZIP code 62951 in Johnston City, IL has a population of 5,352 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62951? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62951 is $50,657, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62951? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62951 is $99,700, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62951? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62951 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62951? ▼
ZIP code 62951 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 519 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62951? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62951 are: Other services (except public administration) (11), Construction (10), Retail trade (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62951? ▼
In ZIP code 62951, 48.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62951? ▼
In ZIP code 62951, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62951? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62951 is 14.5% 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.