PlainZIP

Wolf Lake, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62998

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

419
4/sq mi
$56,300
Median income
36.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wolf Lake pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62998 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62998 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wolf Lake, Union County, Illinois, home to just 419 residents across 119.7 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62998 reports a modest median household income of $56,300 (30% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,894. Poverty here runs at 3.2%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. Median home value sits at -, median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Union County, letting you compare 62998 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 62998, Wolf Lake, 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

419

Population

119.7

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62998?

54.4

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
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 8.3%
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?

$56,300

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$36,894

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62998 ranks nationally

Wolf Lake, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,300 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 70.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.6%

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

What does housing look like?

140

Total Housing Units

114

Occupied Units

26

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.0%
Renter 14.0%

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 62998, employing approximately 146 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,731,000.

4

Businesses

146

Employees

$7.7M

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 62998 vs 62905 →

ZIP 62998 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 62998 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 62998 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 62998 ranks #4 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
62905 Alto Pass, IL 677 6.0 mi
62942 Grand Tower, IL 707 8.9 mi
62975 Pomona, IL 279 9.2 mi
62952 Jonesboro, IL 3,372 9.1 mi
63732 Altenburg, MO 834 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Union County

62906 standard
Anna, IL
Pop: 7,276
62952 standard
Jonesboro, IL
Pop: 3,372
62920 standard
Cobden, IL
Pop: 3,265
62926 standard
Dongola, IL
Pop: 2,263
62905 standard
Alto Pass, IL
Pop: 677
62961 standard
Millcreek, IL
Pop: 65

Related Areas

Union County Wolf Lake, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62998 in? ▼
ZIP code 62998 (Wolf Lake) is located in Union County, Illinois. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62998? ▼
ZIP code 62998 in Wolf Lake, IL has a population of 419 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62998? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62998 is $56,300, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62998? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62998 is White at 91.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62998? ▼
ZIP code 62998 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 146 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62998? ▼
In ZIP code 62998, 70.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.6% 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 62998? ▼
In ZIP code 62998, approximately 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62998? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62998 is 3.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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