62473 ZIP Code – Watson, Illinois
ZIP code 62473 is a small ZIP code located in Watson, Illinois, within Effingham County with a population of approximately 1,143 residents. At $69,837, the median household income here runs near the Illinois average and near the U.S. average. The median home value of $124,400 is well below the national average, with 81.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $539 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (decreasing).
At 2.2%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. An estimated 12.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 16.9%, below the national average. At 46.8, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 62443, 62401, 62424.
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ZIP 62473 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62473 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,143 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $69k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $124k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $539 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.8 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.9% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62443 – Mason
- 62401 – Effingham
- 62424 – Dieterich
- 62411 – Altamont
- 62426 – Edgewood
- 62467 – Teutopolis
- 62479 – Wheeler
- 62461 – Shumway
- 62838 – Farina
- 62858 – Louisville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62443 | MASON | 1,849 | $77,083 |
| 62401 | EFFINGHAM | 19,240 | $72,438 |
| 62424 | DIETERICH | 2,475 | $76,833 |
| 62411 | ALTAMONT | 4,070 | $71,157 |
| 62426 | EDGEWOOD | 890 | $51,250 |