ZIP Code 62951

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Johnston City · Williamson County · Illinois

Population
5,352

84/sq mi

Median income
$50,657

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$99,700

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.8%

Median age 50.1

Land area
63.9 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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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

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 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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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.

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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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