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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
$63,102
Median income
$132,500
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $32,988. The poverty rate stands at 15.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. Housing costs here run $132,500 for a typical home value (31% below the state average), with rent averaging $748 a month; 74.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 62960 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Massac 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 62960

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Metropolis, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62960.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 62960?

45.9

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 85.8%
African American 6.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$63,102

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$32,988

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62960 ranks nationally

Metropolis, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,102 35th percentile higher than 35% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 51.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,342

Total Housing Units

4,259

Occupied Units

1,083

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$132,500

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62960 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62960 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 62960 ranks #3 of 4 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
62953 Joppa, IL 360 7.8 mi
62943 Grantsburg, IL 715 9.2 mi
42086 West Paducah, KY 4,036 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Massac County

62910 standard
Brookport, IL
Pop: 2,865
62908 standard
Belknap, IL
Pop: 467
62953 standard
Joppa, IL
Pop: 360

Related Areas

Massac County Metropolis, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.