ZIP Code 62976

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Pulaski · Pulaski County · Illinois

Population
469

7/sq mi

Median income
$40,139

▼ 47% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$101,200

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.4%

Median age 45.9

Land area
68.0 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 62976 in Pulaski, Illinois has a population of 469. The median household income is $40,139, which is 47% below the national average. Median home value is $101,200, 64% below the US average. 18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62976 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 68.0 square miles in Pulaski, Pulaski County, Illinois. The area is home to 469 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 62976 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62976 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 62976 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, 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 62976 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 62976, Pulaski, 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

469

Population

68.0

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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

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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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Pulaski, IL

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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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