62286 ZIP Code – Sparta, Illinois
Located in Sparta, Illinois, ZIP code 62286 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Randolph County with a population of approximately 5,372 residents. The median household income is $61,315 — below the Illinois average and below the national average. The median home value of $127,500 is well below the national average, with 66.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $727 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 62% single-family (decreasing), 8% apartments (increasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 10.8%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 16.2%, above the national average. About 19.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The population has a median age of 41.3, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 62292, 62297, 62217.
ZIP Code 62286 Data
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ZIP 62286 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62286 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,372 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $61k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $127k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $727 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.0% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62292 – Tilden
- 62297 – Walsh
- 62217 – Baldwin
- 62288 – Steeleville
- 62237 – Coulterville
- 62272 – Percy
- 62238 – Cutler
- 62257 – Marissa
- 62997 – Willisville
- 62241 – Ellis Grove
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62292 | TILDEN | 824 | $42,411 |
| 62297 | WALSH | 338 | $71,591 |
| 62217 | BALDWIN | 718 | $43,750 |
| 62288 | STEELEVILLE | 2,701 | $62,083 |
| 62237 | COULTERVILLE | 2,411 | $56,652 |