PlainZIP

Mc Clure, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62957

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

996
9/sq mi
$46,053
Median income
$71,300
Median home value
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62957 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62957 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mc Clure, Alexander County, Illinois, home to just 996 residents across 110.7 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62957 reports a modest median household income of $46,053 (42% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $30,204. The poverty rate stands at 18.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. The typical home here is valued at $71,300 (63% below the state average); renters pay a median of $873 monthly, and 72.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is -. To put 62957 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Alexander County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 62957, Mc Clure, 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

996

Population

110.7

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62957?

41.9

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.8%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
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?

$46,053

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$30,204

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62957 ranks nationally

Mc Clure, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,053 10th percentile higher than 10% 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 70.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%

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

What does housing look like?

359

Total Housing Units

210

Occupied Units

149

Vacant Units

3.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.9%
Renter 27.1%

$71,300

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$873

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 62957, employing approximately 33 people with a combined annual payroll of $737,000.

7

Businesses

33

Employees

$737K

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 62957 vs 62990 →

ZIP 62957 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 62957 ranks #6 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 62957 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 62957 ranks #6 of 7 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
62990 Thebes, IL 1,109 5.4 mi
63703 Cape Girardeau, MO 8,182 6.7 mi
63742 Commerce, MO 64 10.4 mi
62988 Tamms, IL 2,110 8.4 mi
62952 Jonesboro, IL 3,372 9.1 mi
63780 Scott City, MO 6,740 9.5 mi
62969 Olive Branch, IL 731 11.3 mi
63758 Kelso, MO 170 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Alexander County

62914 standard
Cairo, IL
Pop: 3,147
62988 standard
Tamms, IL
Pop: 2,110
62990 standard
Thebes, IL
Pop: 1,109
62969 standard
Olive Branch, IL
Pop: 731
62962 standard
Miller City, IL
Pop: 82

Related Areas

Alexander County Mc Clure, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62957 in? ▼
ZIP code 62957 (Mc Clure) is located in Alexander County, Illinois. Alexander County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/alexander-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62957? ▼
ZIP code 62957 in Mc Clure, IL has a population of 996 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62957? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62957 is $46,053, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62957? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62957 is $71,300, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62957? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62957 is White at 95.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62957? ▼
ZIP code 62957 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 33 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62957? ▼
In ZIP code 62957, 70.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% 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 62957? ▼
In ZIP code 62957, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62957? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62957 is 18.6% 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.