62914 ZIP Code – Cairo, Illinois
ZIP code 62914 is a small ZIP code located in Cairo, Illinois, within Alexander County with a population of approximately 1,880 residents. At $32,500, 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 $34,400, well below the national average, with 65.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). Housing consists of 76% single-family (increasing), 16% apartments (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 16.5%, well above the national average. About 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 43.9, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 62963, 62964, 62962.
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ZIP 62914 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62914 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,880 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $32k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $34k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 16.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.3% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.4% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62963 – Mound City
- 62964 – Mounds
- 62962 – Miller City
- 63882 – Wyatt
- 42024 – Barlow
- 62996 – Villa Ridge
- 63834 – Charleston
- 62969 – Olive Branch
- 42087 – Wickliffe
- 62976 – Pulaski
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62963 | MOUND CITY | 798 | $37,500 |
| 62964 | MOUNDS | 1,170 | $29,429 |
| 62962 | MILLER CITY | Not provided | Not provided |
| 63882 | WYATT | 327 | $26,667 |
| 42024 | BARLOW | 1,110 | $57,875 |