Pittsburg, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62974
Williamson County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,401
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,107
- Median income Near-median income area
- $199,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pittsburg pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62974 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62974 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburg, Williamson County, Illinois, home to just 1,401 residents across 69.4 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62974 reports a modest median household income of $64,107 (20% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,533. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 8.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $199,100 (4% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $956; 83.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Williamson County, so 62974 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 62974
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburg, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62974.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62974, Pittsburg, 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
1,401
Population
69.4
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62974?
43.6
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
1.6%
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?
$64,107
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$32,533
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62974 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Pittsburg, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$64,107 31st percentile higher than 31% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
633housing units
633
Total Housing Units
559
Occupied Units
74
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$199,100
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$956
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 62974, employing approximately 94 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,429,000.
21
Businesses
94
Employees
$3.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 23.8% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 23.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 14.3% |
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 62974 vs 62890 →
ZIP 62974 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62959
Marion (62959)
26,948 residents
- 62896
West Frankfort (62896)
12,626 residents
- 62951 5,352
Johnston City (62951)
5,352 residents
- 62890 2,882
Thompsonville (62890)
2,882 residents
- 62917 2,305
Carrier Mills (62917)
2,305 residents
- 62974 1,401
Pittsburg (62974)
1,401 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62974 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62974 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62959
Marion (62959)
$71,063 median income
- 62974
Pittsburg (62974)
$64,107 median income
- 62896
West Frankfort (62896)
$55,458 median income
- 62890
Thompsonville (62890)
$54,271 median income
- 62951
Johnston City (62951)
$50,657 median income
- 62917
Carrier Mills (62917)
$50,119 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62974 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62974, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,401 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 62974 in?
ZIP code 62974 (Pittsburg) is located in Williamson County, Illinois. Williamson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/williamson-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62974?
ZIP code 62974 in Pittsburg, IL has a population of 1,401 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62974?
The median household income in ZIP 62974 is $64,107, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62974?
The median home value in ZIP 62974 is $199,100, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62974?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62974 is White at 96.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62974?
ZIP code 62974 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 94 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62974?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62974 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62974?
In ZIP code 62974, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 62974?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62974 is 26.0 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 62974?
In ZIP code 62974, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62974?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62974 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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