Olive Branch, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62969
Alexander County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 731
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 0.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Olive Branch pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 2nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62969 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62969 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Olive Branch, Alexander County, Illinois, home to just 731 residents across 51.5 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 62969, but per-capita income is $41,281. The poverty rate is 21.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $62,100 (68% below the average Illinois ZIP); owner occupancy is 87.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Alexander County, so 62969 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 →
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 62969, Olive Branch, 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
731
Population
51.5
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62969?
58.4
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$41,281
Per Capita Income
21.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
205housing units
205
Total Housing Units
158
Occupied Units
47
Vacant Units
1.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$62,100
Median Home Value
-68% vs state ZIP avg
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 62969, employing approximately 39 people with a combined annual payroll of $774,000.
11
Businesses
39
Employees
$774K
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 3 | 27.3% |
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 62969 vs 62962 →
ZIP 62969 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62914
Cairo (62914)
3,147 residents
- 62988
Tamms (62988)
2,110 residents
- 62964
Mounds (62964)
1,456 residents
- 62990 1,109
Thebes (62990)
1,109 residents
- 62957 996
Mc Clure (62957)
996 residents
- 62969 731
Olive Branch (62969)
731 residents
- 62976 469
Pulaski (62976)
469 residents
- 62962 82
Miller City (62962)
82 residents
- 63742 64
Commerce (63742)
64 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62969 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 62969 in?
ZIP code 62969 (Olive Branch) is located in Alexander County, Illinois. Alexander County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/alexander-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62969?
ZIP code 62969 in Olive Branch, IL has a population of 731 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62969?
The median home value in ZIP 62969 is $62,100, which is 78% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62969?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62969 is White at 93.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62969?
ZIP code 62969 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 39 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62969?
In ZIP code 62969, 49.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 0.8% 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 62969?
In ZIP code 62969, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62969?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62969 is 21.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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