62942 ZIP Code – Grand Tower, Illinois
ZIP code 62942 is a small ZIP code located in Grand Tower, Illinois, within Jackson County with a population of approximately 565 residents. At $60,625, the median household income here runs below the Illinois average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $28,300, well below the national average, with 67.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $630 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 76% single-family (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 8.7%, which is well above the U.S. rate. An estimated 26.1% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. An estimated 2.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 23.9, well below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 62975, 62940, 63732.
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ZIP 62942 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62942 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 565 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $60k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $28k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $630 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 23.9 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.1% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 2.2% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62975 – Pomona
- 62940 – Gorham
- 63732 – Altenburg
- 62905 – Alto Pass
- 63748 – Frohna
- 62998 – Wolf Lake
- 62950 – Jacob
- 62903 – Carbondale
- 63783 – Uniontown
- 62966 – Murphysboro
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62975 | POMONA | 169 | Not provided |
| 62940 | GORHAM | 729 | $50,938 |
| 63732 | ALTENBURG | 1,069 | $67,552 |
| 62905 | ALTO PASS | 583 | $62,500 |
| 63748 | FROHNA | 1,156 | $57,079 |