62426 ZIP Code – Edgewood, Illinois
ZIP code 62426 is a small ZIP code located in Edgewood, Illinois, within Effingham County with a population of approximately 890 residents. At $51,250, the median household income here runs below the Illinois average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $71,700 is well below the national average, with 92.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $539, which is well below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 69% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.3%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 5.9%, well below the national average. About 5.4% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The population has a median age of 51.7, above the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 62443, 62838, 62473.
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ZIP 62426 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62426 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 890 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $71k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $539 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 51.7 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 5.4% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62443 – Mason
- 62838 – Farina
- 62473 – Watson
- 62858 – Louisville
- 62880 – Saint Peter
- 62411 – Altamont
- 62854 – Kinmundy
- 62458 – Saint Elmo
- 62424 – Dieterich
- 62401 – Effingham
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62443 | MASON | 1,849 | $77,083 |
| 62838 | FARINA | 1,540 | $64,659 |
| 62473 | WATSON | 1,143 | $69,837 |
| 62858 | LOUISVILLE | 3,343 | $61,458 |
| 62880 | SAINT PETER | 636 | $65,208 |