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Thebes, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62990

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

1,109
10/sq mi
$64,076
Median income
$136,900
Median home value
11.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Thebes pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62990 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62990 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Thebes, Alexander County, Illinois, home to just 1,109 residents across 110.9 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62990 reports a modest median household income of $64,076 (20% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $29,369. 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.0%. Housing costs here run $136,900 for a typical home value (29% below the state average), with rent averaging $910 a month; 90.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Alexander County, letting you compare 62990 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 62990, Thebes, 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

1,109

Population

110.9

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62990?

49.3

Median Age

45.0%

Male

55.0%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 97.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$64,076

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$29,369

Per Capita Income

22.3%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62990 ranks nationally

Thebes, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,076 37th percentile higher than 37% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%

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

What does housing look like?

383

Total Housing Units

317

Occupied Units

66

Vacant Units

3.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.9%
Renter 9.1%

$136,900

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$910

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 62990, employing approximately 7 people with a combined annual payroll of $228,000.

3

Businesses

7

Employees

$228K

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 62990 vs 62957 →

ZIP 62990 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 62990 ranks #5 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 62990 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 62990 ranks #2 of 6 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
62957 Mc Clure, IL 996 5.4 mi
63742 Commerce, MO 64 5.5 mi
62988 Tamms, IL 2,110 6.1 mi
62969 Olive Branch, IL 731 6.1 mi
63780 Scott City, MO 6,740 6.6 mi
63703 Cape Girardeau, MO 8,182 7.9 mi
63736 Benton, MO 3,310 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Alexander County

62914 standard
Cairo, IL
Pop: 3,147
62988 standard
Tamms, IL
Pop: 2,110
62957 standard
Mc Clure, IL
Pop: 996
62969 standard
Olive Branch, IL
Pop: 731
62962 standard
Miller City, IL
Pop: 82

Related Areas

Alexander County Thebes, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62990 in? ▼
ZIP code 62990 (Thebes) is located in Alexander County, Illinois. Alexander County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/alexander-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62990? ▼
ZIP code 62990 in Thebes, IL has a population of 1,109 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62990? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62990 is $64,076, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62990? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62990 is $136,900, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62990? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62990 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62990? ▼
ZIP code 62990 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 7 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62990? ▼
In ZIP code 62990, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% 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 62990? ▼
In ZIP code 62990, approximately 90.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62990? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62990 is 22.3% 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.