62985 ZIP Code – Simpson, Illinois
62985 is a small ZIP code in Simpson, Illinois, part of Johnson County with a population of approximately 998 residents. The median household income of $74,375 is near the Illinois average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $104,900, well below the national average, with 97.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 79% single-family (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 1.9%, which is well below the U.S. rate. An estimated 11.6% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. An estimated 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. At 43.9, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 62928, 62943, 62967.
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ZIP 62985 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62985 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 998 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $74k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $104k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.7% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62928 – Eddyville
- 62943 – Grantsburg
- 62967 – New Burnside
- 62972 – Ozark
- 62938 – Golconda
- 62987 – Stonefort
- 62995 – Vienna
- 62922 – Creal Springs
- 62908 – Belknap
- 62947 – Herod
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62928 | EDDYVILLE | 71 | $26,250 |
| 62943 | GRANTSBURG | 312 | $79,423 |
| 62967 | NEW BURNSIDE | 344 | $55,625 |
| 62972 | OZARK | 1,128 | $78,750 |
| 62938 | GOLCONDA | 2,874 | $59,276 |