62864 ZIP Code – Mount Vernon, Illinois
ZIP code 62864 is a large ZIP code located in Mount Vernon, Illinois, within Jefferson County with a population of approximately 23,253 residents. The median household income of $54,560 is below the Illinois average and below the national average. At $111,800, median home values run well below the national average, with 66.2% owner-occupied housing (stable). , with median rent coming in at $862 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 70% single-family (decreasing), 12% apartments (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
At 7.3%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. The poverty rate is 14.6%, near the national average. About 21.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The population has a median age of 41.0, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 62872, 62830, 62898.
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ZIP 62864 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62864 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23k | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $54k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $111k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $862 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.0 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.1% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62872 – Opdyke
- 62830 – Dix
- 62898 – Woodlawn
- 62889 – Texico
- 62814 – Bluford
- 62816 – Bonnie
- 62894 – Waltonville
- 62893 – Walnut Hill
- 62810 – Belle Rive
- 62846 – Ina
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62872 | OPDYKE | 1,112 | $56,818 |
| 62830 | DIX | 1,338 | $51,797 |
| 62898 | WOODLAWN | 1,955 | $85,038 |
| 62889 | TEXICO | 1,111 | $68,056 |
| 62814 | BLUFORD | 1,782 | $66,842 |