62248 ZIP Code – Hecker, Illinois
Located in Hecker, Illinois, ZIP code 62248 is a small ZIP code within Monroe County with a population of approximately 540 residents. The median household income is $76,484 — near the Illinois average and near the national average. At $151,000, median home values run well below the national average, with 75.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $700, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 81% single-family (increasing), 9% apartments (increasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 5.6%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 2.1% is well below the U.S. average. An estimated 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The median age is 34.6, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 62264, 62285, 62278.
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ZIP 62248 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62248 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 540 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $76k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $151k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $700 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.6 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.6% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62264 – New Athens
- 62285 – Smithton
- 62278 – Red Bud
- 62298 – Waterloo
- 62243 – Freeburg
- 62220 – Belleville
- 62255 – Lenzburg
- 62260 – Millstadt
- 62217 – Baldwin
- 62244 – Fults
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62264 | NEW ATHENS | 3,237 | $73,125 |
| 62285 | SMITHTON | 4,512 | $120,000 |
| 62278 | RED BUD | 6,692 | $77,059 |
| 62298 | WATERLOO | 17,192 | $93,066 |
| 62243 | FREEBURG | 6,271 | $85,389 |