62556 ZIP Code – Palmer, Illinois

Located in Palmer, Illinois, ZIP code 62556 is a very small ZIP code within Christian County with a population of approximately 321 residents. The median household income is $51,731 — below the Illinois average and below the national average. Median home values of $85,000 are well below the national average, with 89.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $594, which is well below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 96% single-family (decreasing).

The area reports an unemployment rate of 0.6%, well below the national average. An estimated 8.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. An estimated 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The median age is 50.8, above the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 62546, 62568, 62555.

ZIP Code 62556 Data

Population 321
Median Household Income $51,731
Median Home Value $85,000
Median Rent $594
Median Age 50.8
Unemployment Rate 0.6%
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%
State Illinois

ZIP 62556 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 62556IL Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population3219,19710k
Median Household Income$51k$75k$73k
Median Home Value$85k$176k$258k
Median Rent$594$984$1,088
Median Age50.842.543.2
Unemployment Rate0.6%5.2%5.0%
Poverty Rate8.8%11.4%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher11.0%25.1%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
62546 MORRISONVILLE 1,564 $80,417
62568 TAYLORVILLE 16,292 $56,201
62555 OWANECO 1,545 $74,800
62540 KINCAID 1,186 $62,446
62570 TOVEY 630 $84,500