62448 ZIP Code – Newton, Illinois
62448 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Newton, Illinois, part of Jasper County with a population of approximately 5,411 residents. At $63,606, the median household income here runs below the Illinois average and near the U.S. average. At $105,000, median home values run well below the national average, with 82.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $760 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 84% single-family (decreasing), 6% apartments (increasing).
At 3.7%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. About 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. About 19.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The median age is 47.6, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 62459, 62479, 62475.
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ZIP 62448 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62448 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,411 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $63k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $105k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $760 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.6% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62459 – Sainte Marie
- 62479 – Wheeler
- 62475 – West Liberty
- 62480 – Willow Hill
- 62425 – Dundas
- 62434 – Ingraham
- 62432 – Hidalgo
- 62424 – Dieterich
- 62481 – Yale
- 62449 – Oblong
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62459 | SAINTE MARIE | 289 | $73,125 |
| 62479 | WHEELER | 808 | $71,932 |
| 62475 | WEST LIBERTY | 289 | $69,375 |
| 62480 | WILLOW HILL | 522 | $41,949 |
| 62425 | DUNDAS | 843 | $111,016 |