Metropolis, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62960
Massac County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,603
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,102
- Median income Near-median income area
- $132,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Metropolis pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62960 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 62960 (Metropolis, IL) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 138.3 in 2023 to 146.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62960 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Metropolis, Massac County, Illinois, home to 11,603 residents across 301.4 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62960 reports a modest median household income of $63,102 (21% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,988. The poverty rate is 15.7%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $132,500 (31% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $748; owner occupancy is 74.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Massac County, so 62960 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 62960
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Metropolis, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62960.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Construction 14
Construction
14 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 62960, Metropolis, 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
11,603
Population
301.4
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62960?
45.9
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
1.8%
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?
$63,102
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$32,988
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62960 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Metropolis, 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)
$63,102 29th percentile higher than 29% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,342housing units
5,342
Total Housing Units
4,259
Occupied Units
1,083
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$132,500
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$748
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
147
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+47%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62960 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +47% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -3.5% | 112 |
| 2021 | +5.2% | 118 |
| 2022 | +6.6% | 126 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 138 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 147 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 194 business establishments in ZIP 62960, employing approximately 2,512 people with a combined annual payroll of $110,015,000.
194
Businesses
2,512
Employees
$110.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 20.1% |
| Retail trade | 30 | 15.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 11.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 14 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.6% |
| Information | 5 | 2.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.1% |
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 62960 vs 62953 →
ZIP 62960 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62960
Metropolis (62960)
11,603 residents
- 42086 4,036
West Paducah (42086)
4,036 residents
- 62943 715
Grantsburg (62943)
715 residents
- 62953 360
Joppa (62953)
360 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62960 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62960 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62943
Grantsburg (62943)
$83,194 median income
- 42086
West Paducah (42086)
$77,591 median income
- 62960
Metropolis (62960)
$63,102 median income
- 62953
Joppa (62953)
$41,563 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62960 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62960, 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 (11,603 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 62960 in?
ZIP code 62960 (Metropolis) is located in Massac County, Illinois. Massac County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/massac-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62960?
ZIP code 62960 in Metropolis, IL has a population of 11,603 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62960?
The median household income in ZIP 62960 is $63,102, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62960?
The median home value in ZIP 62960 is $132,500, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62960?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62960 is White at 85.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62960?
ZIP code 62960 has 194 business establishments employing approximately 2,512 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62960?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62960 are: Other services (except public administration) (39), Retail trade (30), Accommodation and food services (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62960?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62960 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 47%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62960?
In ZIP code 62960, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62960?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62960 is 19.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62960?
In ZIP code 62960, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62960?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62960 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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