62874 ZIP Code – Orient, Illinois
62874 is a ZIP code serving Orient, Illinois in Franklin County with a population of approximately 335 residents. At $38,500, the median household income here runs well below the Illinois average and well below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $48,100, well below the national average, with 74.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $675 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 89% single-family (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the U.S. average. An estimated 3.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The median age is 43.4, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 62896, 62841, 62819.
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ZIP 62874 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62874 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 335 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $38k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $48k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $675 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.3% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 3.8% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62896 – West Frankfort
- 62841 – Freeman Spur
- 62819 – Buckner
- 62999 – Zeigler
- 62822 – Christopher
- 62812 – Benton
- 62951 – Johnston City
- 62865 – Mulkeytown
- 62948 – Herrin
- 62983 – Royalton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62896 | WEST FRANKFORT | 10,959 | $51,816 |
| 62841 | FREEMAN SPUR | 140 | $32,361 |
| 62819 | BUCKNER | 267 | $42,727 |
| 62999 | ZEIGLER | 1,520 | $42,321 |
| 62822 | CHRISTOPHER | 2,597 | $42,589 |