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.
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ZIP 62556 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62556 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 321 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $85k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $594 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 50.8 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.6% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.0% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62546 – Morrisonville
- 62568 – Taylorville
- 62555 – Owaneco
- 62540 – Kincaid
- 62570 – Tovey
- 62517 – Bulpitt
- 62538 – Harvel
- 62076 – Ohlman
- 62075 – Nokomis
- 62083 – Rosamond
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 |