ZIP Code 62951
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Johnston City · Williamson County · Illinois
- Population
- 5,352
- Median income
- $50,657
- Median home value
- $99,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.8%
- Land area
- 63.9 sq mi
84/sq mi
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 15% of US ZIPs
▼ 64% vs US
higher than 10% of US ZIPs
Median age 50.1
Chicago
ZIP code 62951 in Johnston City, Illinois has a population of 5,352. The median household income is $50,657, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $99,700, 64% below the US average. 15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 62951 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.9 square miles in Johnston City, Williamson County, Illinois. The area is home to 5,352 residents, producing a population density of 84 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 62951 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62951 sits at $50,657 (37% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $30,645. The poverty rate stands at 14.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $99,700 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $943 per month, and 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62951 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Williamson County, so you can benchmark 62951 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 62951
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62951.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 62951?
50.1
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
1.3%
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?
$50,657
Median Household Income
-37% vs state
$30,645
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
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?
2,572
Total Housing Units
2,440
Occupied Units
132
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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Official Data Resources for Johnston City, 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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