ZIP Code 62970

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Olmsted · Pulaski County · Illinois

Population
639

9/sq mi

Median income
$34,313

▼ 55% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$114,800

▼ 59% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.8%

Median age 51.8

Land area
71.8 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 62970 in Olmsted, Illinois has a population of 639. The median household income is $34,313, which is 55% below the national average. Median home value is $114,800, 59% below the US average. 10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62970 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 71.8 square miles in Olmsted, Pulaski County, Illinois. The area is home to 639 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 62970 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62970 sits at $34,313 (57% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $21,042. The poverty rate stands at 34.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $114,800 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $597 per month, and 74.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62970 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pulaski County, so you can benchmark 62970 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 →

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 62970, Olmsted, 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

639

Population

71.8

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62970?

51.8

Median Age

57.4%

Male

42.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 75.9%
African American 18.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
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?

$34,313

Median Household Income

-57% vs state

$21,042

Per Capita Income

34.4%

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 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.8%

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

What does housing look like?

302

Total Housing Units

189

Occupied Units

113

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.6%
Renter 25.4%

$114,800

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$597

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 62970, employing approximately 41 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,573,000.

8

Businesses

41

Employees

$1.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 50.0%

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 62970 vs 62996 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
62996 Villa Ridge, IL 535 4.7 mi
62976 Pulaski, IL 469 5.8 mi
62992 Ullin, IL 1,032 5.8 mi
62941 Grand Chain, IL 808 6.9 mi
62963 Mound City, IL 611 9.0 mi
42024 Barlow, KY 1,490 10.0 mi
62964 Mounds, IL 1,456 8.7 mi
62923 Cypress, IL 518 10.1 mi
42056 La Center, KY 1,982 9.5 mi
62914 Cairo, IL 3,147 12.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62970 in?
ZIP code 62970 (Olmsted) 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 62970?
ZIP code 62970 in Olmsted, IL has a population of 639 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62970?
The median household income in ZIP 62970 is $34,313, which is 55% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62970?
The median home value in ZIP 62970 is $114,800, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62970?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62970 is White at 75.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62970?
ZIP code 62970 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 41 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62970?
In ZIP code 62970, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.8% 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 62970?
In ZIP code 62970, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62970?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62970 is 34.4% 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 Olmsted, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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