62249 ZIP Code – Highland, Illinois
62249 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Highland, Illinois, part of Madison County with a population of approximately 16,649 residents. At $86,493, the median household income here runs near the Illinois average and above the U.S. average. The median home value of $204,100 is below the national average, with 80.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $802 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 84% single-family (increasing), 9% apartments (decreasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 2.7%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 4.4% is well below the U.S. average. An estimated 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 42.1, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 62273, 62061, 62281.
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ZIP 62249 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62249 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16k | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $86k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $204k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $802 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.8% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62273 – Pierron
- 62061 – Marine
- 62281 – Saint Jacob
- 62275 – Pocahontas
- 62216 – Aviston
- 62293 – Trenton
- 62001 – Alhambra
- 62230 – Breese
- 62294 – Troy
- 62289 – Summerfield
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62273 | PIERRON | 259 | $42,375 |
| 62061 | MARINE | 1,672 | $72,500 |
| 62281 | SAINT JACOB | 2,811 | $98,651 |
| 62275 | POCAHONTAS | 3,004 | $80,429 |
| 62216 | AVISTON | 2,980 | $99,821 |