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 Moderate-density area
- $50,657
- Median income Below-median income area
- $99,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62951 (Johnston City, IL) rose +28.2% from 2023 to 2024.
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,645. The poverty rate is 14.5%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $99,700 (48% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $943; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Williamson County, so 62951 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$30,645
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62951 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Johnston City, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,657 10th percentile higher than 10% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,572housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 62959
Marion (62959)
26,948 residents
- 62948
Herrin (62948)
12,865 residents
- 62896
West Frankfort (62896)
12,626 residents
- 62951 5,352
Johnston City (62951)
5,352 residents
- 62865 2,018
Mulkeytown (62865)
2,018 residents
- 62999 1,829
Zeigler (62999)
1,829 residents
- 62974 1,401
Pittsburg (62974)
1,401 residents
- 62933 1,230
Energy (62933)
1,230 residents
- 62874 372
Orient (62874)
372 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62951 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62951 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62959
Marion (62959)
$71,063 median income
- 62865
Mulkeytown (62865)
$67,798 median income
- 62933
Energy (62933)
$67,794 median income
- 62974
Pittsburg (62974)
$64,107 median income
- 62948
Herrin (62948)
$60,975 median income
- 62856
Logan (62856)
$60,750 median income
- 62896
West Frankfort (62896)
$55,458 median income
- 62951
Johnston City (62951)
$50,657 median income
- 62999
Zeigler (62999)
$41,553 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62951, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,352 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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