PlainZIP

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
$62,100
Median home value
0.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Olive Branch pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th 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. Poverty here runs at 21.7%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. Median home value sits at $62,100 (68% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Alexander County, letting you compare 62969 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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

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Who lives in ZIP 62969?

58.4

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.8%

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

What does housing look like?

205

Total Housing Units

158

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.3%
Renter 12.7%

$62,100

Median Home Value

-68% vs state

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

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ZIP 62969 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 62969 ranks #6 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 Code City Population Distance
62962 Miller City, IL 82 5.8 mi
63742 Commerce, MO 64 5.7 mi
62988 Tamms, IL 2,110 6.5 mi
62990 Thebes, IL 1,109 6.1 mi
62964 Mounds, IL 1,456 7.3 mi
62976 Pulaski, IL 469 8.7 mi
62914 Cairo, IL 3,147 9.2 mi
62957 Mc Clure, IL 996 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Alexander County

62914 standard
Cairo, IL
Pop: 3,147
62988 standard
Tamms, IL
Pop: 2,110
62990 standard
Thebes, IL
Pop: 1,109
62957 standard
Mc Clure, IL
Pop: 996
62962 standard
Miller City, IL
Pop: 82

Related Areas

Alexander County Olive Branch, IL Illinois

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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