62479 ZIP Code – Wheeler, Illinois
ZIP code 62479 is a small ZIP code located in Wheeler, Illinois, within Jasper County with a population of approximately 808 residents. The median household income is $71,932 — near the Illinois average and near the national average. At $161,900, median home values run below the national average, with 76.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $854 is below the national average. Housing consists of 70% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.8%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 5.7% is well below the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 20.4%, below the national average. The median age is 40.4, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 62424, 62448, 62445.
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ZIP 62479 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62479 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 808 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $71k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $161k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $854 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.4% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62424 – Dieterich
- 62448 – Newton
- 62445 – Montrose
- 62467 – Teutopolis
- 62436 – Jewett
- 62432 – Hidalgo
- 62434 – Ingraham
- 62473 – Watson
- 62401 – Effingham
- 62462 – Sigel
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62424 | DIETERICH | 2,475 | $76,833 |
| 62448 | NEWTON | 5,411 | $63,606 |
| 62445 | MONTROSE | 1,150 | $76,761 |
| 62467 | TEUTOPOLIS | 3,929 | $96,339 |
| 62436 | JEWETT | 760 | $55,500 |