62966 ZIP Code – Murphysboro, Illinois
62966 is a ZIP code serving Murphysboro, Illinois in Jackson County with a population of approximately 14,198 residents. The median household income is $51,648 — below the Illinois average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $113,500, well below the national average, with 64.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $765 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (decreasing), 7% apartments (increasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.1%, above the national average. About 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 23.3%, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 40.4, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 62940, 62903, 62901.
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ZIP 62966 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62966 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14k | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $113k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $765 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.3% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62940 – Gorham
- 62903 – Carbondale
- 62901 – Carbondale
- 62975 – Pomona
- 62924 – De Soto
- 62994 – Vergennes
- 62907 – Ava
- 62950 – Jacob
- 62942 – Grand Tower
- 62932 – Elkville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62940 | GORHAM | 729 | $50,938 |
| 62903 | CARBONDALE | 2,585 | $46,012 |
| 62901 | CARBONDALE | 23,178 | $31,857 |
| 62975 | POMONA | 169 | Not provided |
| 62924 | DE SOTO | 2,812 | $57,500 |