ZIP Code 62987

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Stonefort · Saline County · Illinois

Population
1,174

6/sq mi

Median income
$83,393

▲ 9% vs US

higher than 66% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$112,600

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.7%

Median age 39.2

Land area
213.5 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 62987 in Stonefort, Illinois has a population of 1,174. The median household income is $83,393, which is 9% above the national average. Median home value is $112,600, 60% below the US average. 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62987 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 213.5 square miles in Stonefort, Saline County, Illinois. The area is home to 1,174 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 62987 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62987 sits at $83,393 (4% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $33,536. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $112,600 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $766 per month, and 87.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62987 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Saline County, so you can benchmark 62987 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 62987, Stonefort, 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

1,174

Population

213.5

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62987?

39.2

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
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 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$83,393

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$33,536

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

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

What does housing look like?

750

Total Housing Units

586

Occupied Units

164

Vacant Units

2.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.2%
Renter 12.8%

$112,600

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$766

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 62987, employing approximately 24 people with a combined annual payroll of $851,000.

9

Businesses

24

Employees

$851K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 33.3%

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 62987 vs 62917 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
62917 Carrier Mills, IL 2,305 5.6 mi
62967 New Burnside, IL 326 5.9 mi
62946 Harrisburg, IL 12,930 8.9 mi
62928 Eddyville, IL 293 10.1 mi
62972 Ozark, IL 1,205 9.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62987 in?
ZIP code 62987 (Stonefort) is located in Saline County, Illinois. Saline County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/saline-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62987?
ZIP code 62987 in Stonefort, IL has a population of 1,174 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62987?
The median household income in ZIP 62987 is $83,393, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62987?
The median home value in ZIP 62987 is $112,600, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62987?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62987 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62987?
ZIP code 62987 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 24 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62987?
In ZIP code 62987, 47.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 62987?
In ZIP code 62987, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62987?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62987 is 7.1% 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 Stonefort, 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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