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Mounds, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62964

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

1,456
21/sq mi
$31,833
Median income
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mounds pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62964 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62964 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mounds, Pulaski County, Illinois, home to just 1,456 residents across 68.0 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62964 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,833 (60% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $20,442. Poverty here runs at 33.5%, with unemployment measured at 3.6%. Median home value sits at -, median rent at $592 a month, and owner-occupancy at 57.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is -. To put 62964 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Pulaski 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 62964

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mounds, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62964.

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 62964, Mounds, 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

1,456

Population

68.0

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 62964?

42.7

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 15.5%
African American 82.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$31,833

Median Household Income

-60% vs state

$20,442

Per Capita Income

33.5%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62964 ranks nationally

Mounds, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,833 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 51.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

752

Total Housing Units

458

Occupied Units

294

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.0%
Renter 43.0%

$592

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 62964, employing approximately 140 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,035,000.

28

Businesses

140

Employees

$5.0M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 17.9%
Other services (except public administration) 5 17.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 10.7%
Finance and insurance 3 10.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 3 10.7%

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 62964 vs 62914 →

ZIP 62964 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 62964 ranks #3 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 62964 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 62964 ranks #7 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
62914 Cairo, IL 3,147 4.4 mi
62963 Mound City, IL 611 3.8 mi
62996 Villa Ridge, IL 535 4.1 mi
62976 Pulaski, IL 469 6.3 mi
62969 Olive Branch, IL 731 7.3 mi
62962 Miller City, IL 82 7.6 mi
62988 Tamms, IL 2,110 9.2 mi
62970 Olmsted, IL 639 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pulaski County

62992 standard
Ullin, IL
Pop: 1,032
62956 standard
Karnak, IL
Pop: 869
62941 standard
Grand Chain, IL
Pop: 808
62970 standard
Olmsted, IL
Pop: 639
62963 standard
Mound City, IL
Pop: 611
62996 standard
Villa Ridge, IL
Pop: 535

Related Areas

Pulaski County Mounds, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62964 in? ▼
ZIP code 62964 (Mounds) is located in Pulaski County, Illinois. Pulaski County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pulaski-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62964? ▼
ZIP code 62964 in Mounds, IL has a population of 1,456 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62964? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62964 is $31,833, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62964? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62964 is African American at 82.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62964? ▼
ZIP code 62964 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 140 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62964? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62964 are: Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (5), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62964? ▼
In ZIP code 62964, 51.8% 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 percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62964? ▼
In ZIP code 62964, approximately 57.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62964? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62964 is 33.5% 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.