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Zeigler, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62999

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

1,829
329/sq mi
$41,553
Median income
$57,300
Median home value
13.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Zeigler pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
329
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62999 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62999 covers 5.6 square miles in Zeigler, Franklin County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,829 residents on file, a density of 329 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62999 reports a modest median household income of $41,553 (48% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $27,796. Local economic indicators show a 16.2% poverty rate alongside 10.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $57,300 for a typical home value (70% below the state average), with rent averaging $920 a month; 76.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 62999 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Franklin 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 62999, Zeigler, 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

1,829

Population

5.6

Area (sq mi)

329

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62999?

48.7

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$41,553

Median Household Income

-48% vs state

$27,796

Per Capita Income

16.2%

Poverty Rate

10.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62999 ranks nationally

Zeigler, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,553 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%

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

What does housing look like?

735

Total Housing Units

629

Occupied Units

106

Vacant Units

1.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.8%
Renter 23.2%

$57,300

Median Home Value

-70% vs state

$920

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 62999, employing approximately 38 people with a combined annual payroll of $929,000.

10

Businesses

38

Employees

$929K

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 30.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 30.0%

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 62999 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 62999 ranks #4 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 62999 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 62999 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
62983 Royalton, IL 1,504 3.6 mi
62841 Freeman Spur, IL 98 3.6 mi
62822 Christopher, IL 2,574 5.9 mi
62948 Herrin, IL 12,865 5.3 mi
62874 Orient, IL 372 4.6 mi
62865 Mulkeytown, IL 2,018 5.7 mi
62921 Colp, IL 375 6.5 mi
62825 Coello, IL 203 7.4 mi
62819 Buckner, IL 448 6.4 mi
62891 Valier, IL 652 8.5 mi

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Pop: 2,018

Related Areas

Franklin County Zeigler, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62999 in? ▼
ZIP code 62999 (Zeigler) is located in Franklin County, Illinois. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62999? ▼
ZIP code 62999 in Zeigler, IL has a population of 1,829 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62999? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62999 is $41,553, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62999? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62999 is $57,300, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62999? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62999 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62999? ▼
ZIP code 62999 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 38 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62999? ▼
In ZIP code 62999, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62999? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62999 is 28.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62999? ▼
In ZIP code 62999, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62999? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62999 is 16.2% 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.