PlainZIP

Murphysboro, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62966

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

15,607
53/sq mi
$55,665
Median income
$142,200
Median home value
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
53
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62966 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62966 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois, home to 15,607 residents across 293.4 square miles, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62966 reports a modest median household income of $55,665 (30% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $33,993. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. Housing costs here run $142,200 for a typical home value (26% below the state average), with rent averaging $803 a month; 64.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 62966 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jackson 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 62966

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Murphysboro, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62966.

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 62966, Murphysboro, 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

15,607

Population

293.4

Area (sq mi)

53

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62966?

42.8

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 78.2%
African American 8.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$55,665

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$33,993

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62966 ranks nationally

Murphysboro, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,665 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%

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

What does housing look like?

7,540

Total Housing Units

6,301

Occupied Units

1,239

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.3%
Renter 35.7%

$142,200

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$803

Median Rent

1970

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

+1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

165

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+65%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62966 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +65% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.2% 130
2021 +11.2% 144
2022 +3.9% 150
2023 +8.2% 162
2024 +1.9% 165

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 290 business establishments in ZIP 62966, employing approximately 3,482 people with a combined annual payroll of $150,749,000.

290

Businesses

3,482

Employees

$150.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 43 14.8%
Construction 41 14.1%
Retail trade 35 12.1%
Health care and social assistance 34 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 28 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 8.3%
Finance and insurance 19 6.5%
Manufacturing 12 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 11 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 2.8%
Wholesale trade 6 2.1%
Information 3 1.0%

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 62966 vs 62994 →

ZIP 62966 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 62966 ranks #2 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 62966 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 62966 ranks #6 of 9 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
62994 Vergennes, IL 755 9.2 mi
62975 Pomona, IL 279 9.6 mi
62940 Gorham, IL 445 7.3 mi
62903 Carbondale, IL 2,962 8.3 mi
62901 Carbondale, IL 27,182 8.2 mi
62924 De Soto, IL 2,809 8.7 mi
62907 Ava, IL 2,164 10.2 mi
62942 Grand Tower, IL 707 11.2 mi
62932 Elkville, IL 1,592 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

62901 standard
Carbondale, IL
Pop: 27,182
62902 standard
Carbondale, IL
Pop: 4,531
62903 standard
Carbondale, IL
Pop: 2,962
62924 standard
De Soto, IL
Pop: 2,809
62958 standard
Makanda, IL
Pop: 2,262
62907 standard
Ava, IL
Pop: 2,164

Related Areas

Jackson County Murphysboro, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62966 in? ▼
ZIP code 62966 (Murphysboro) is located in Jackson County, Illinois. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62966? ▼
ZIP code 62966 in Murphysboro, IL has a population of 15,607 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62966? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62966 is $55,665, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62966? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62966 is $142,200, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62966? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62966 is White at 78.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62966? ▼
ZIP code 62966 has 290 business establishments employing approximately 3,482 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62966? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62966 are: Other services (except public administration) (43), Construction (41), Retail trade (35). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62966? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62966 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 65%. 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 62966? ▼
In ZIP code 62966, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% 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 62966? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62966 is 23.0 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 62966? ▼
In ZIP code 62966, approximately 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62966? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62966 is 11.3% 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.