ZIP Code 62964

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Mounds · Pulaski County · Illinois

Population
1,456

21/sq mi

Median income
$31,833

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.4%

Median age 42.7

Land area
68.0 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 62964 in Mounds, Illinois has a population of 1,456. The median household income is $31,833, which is 58% below the national average. 18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62964 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 68.0 square miles in Mounds, Pulaski County, Illinois. The area is home to 1,456 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 62964 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62964 sits at $31,833 (60% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $20,442. The poverty rate stands at 33.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $592 per month, and 57.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62964 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pulaski County, so you can benchmark 62964 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 62964

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,456

Population

68.0

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Mounds, IL

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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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