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Pulaski, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62976

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

469
7/sq mi
$40,139
Median income
$101,200
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pulaski pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62976 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62976 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pulaski, Pulaski County, Illinois, home to just 469 residents across 68.0 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62976 reports a modest median household income of $40,139 (50% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $23,376. The poverty rate stands at 26.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $101,200 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $672 per month, and 57.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is -. To put 62976 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Pulaski 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 →

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 62976, Pulaski, 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

469

Population

68.0

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62976?

45.9

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 57.7%
African American 41.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
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?

$40,139

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$23,376

Per Capita Income

26.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62976 ranks nationally

Pulaski, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,139 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 68.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

211

Total Housing Units

182

Occupied Units

29

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.1%
Renter 42.9%

$101,200

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$672

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 62976, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $365,000.

5

Businesses

14

Employees

$365K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 62976 vs 62992 →

ZIP 62976 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 62976 ranks #9 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 62976 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 62976 ranks #7 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
62992 Ullin, IL 1,032 4.7 mi
62964 Mounds, IL 1,456 6.3 mi
62996 Villa Ridge, IL 535 4.8 mi
62970 Olmsted, IL 639 5.8 mi
62988 Tamms, IL 2,110 5.3 mi
62963 Mound City, IL 611 9.0 mi
62961 Millcreek, IL 65 8.8 mi
62969 Olive Branch, IL 731 8.7 mi
62926 Dongola, IL 2,263 11.0 mi
62962 Miller City, IL 82 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pulaski County

62964 standard
Mounds, IL
Pop: 1,456
62992 standard
Ullin, IL
Pop: 1,032
62956 standard
Karnak, IL
Pop: 869
62941 standard
Grand Chain, IL
Pop: 808
62970 standard
Olmsted, IL
Pop: 639
62963 standard
Mound City, IL
Pop: 611

Related Areas

Pulaski County Pulaski, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62976 in? ▼
ZIP code 62976 (Pulaski) 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 62976? ▼
ZIP code 62976 in Pulaski, IL has a population of 469 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62976? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62976 is $40,139, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62976? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62976 is $101,200, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62976? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62976 is White at 57.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62976? ▼
ZIP code 62976 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62976? ▼
In ZIP code 62976, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 62976? ▼
In ZIP code 62976, approximately 57.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62976? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62976 is 26.5% 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.