ZIP Code 62954

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Junction · Gallatin County · Illinois

Population
515

4/sq mi

Median income
$67,756

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$89,700

▼ 68% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.3%

Median age 62.3

Land area
125.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 62954 in Junction, Illinois has a population of 515. The median household income is $67,756, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $89,700, 68% below the US average. 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62954 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 125.6 square miles in Junction, Gallatin County, Illinois. The area is home to 515 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 62954 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62954 sits at $67,756 (15% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,122. The poverty rate stands at 4.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $89,700 (53% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 92.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62954 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Gallatin County, so you can benchmark 62954 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 62954, Junction, 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

515

Population

125.6

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62954?

62.3

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 98.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
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?

$67,756

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$34,122

Per Capita Income

4.6%

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 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%

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

What does housing look like?

199

Total Housing Units

190

Occupied Units

9

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.6%
Renter 7.4%

$89,700

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

1971

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 62954, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,908,000.

5

Businesses

29

Employees

$1.9M

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 62954 vs 62934 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
62934 Equality, IL 927 5.0 mi
62984 Shawneetown, IL 1,841 6.7 mi
62979 Ridgway, IL 1,230 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62954 in?
ZIP code 62954 (Junction) is located in Gallatin County, Illinois. Gallatin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gallatin-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62954?
ZIP code 62954 in Junction, IL has a population of 515 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62954?
The median household income in ZIP 62954 is $67,756, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62954?
The median home value in ZIP 62954 is $89,700, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62954?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62954 is White at 98.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62954?
ZIP code 62954 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62954?
In ZIP code 62954, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% 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 62954?
In ZIP code 62954, approximately 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62954?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62954 is 4.6% 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 Junction, 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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