62987 ZIP Code – Stonefort, Illinois
62987 is a small ZIP code in Stonefort, Illinois, part of Saline County with a population of approximately 1,788 residents. The median household income is $78,963 — near the Illinois average and near the national average. At $135,200, median home values run well below the national average, with 87.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $820 is below the national average. Housing consists of 66% single-family (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average. About 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. An estimated 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. At 39.8, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 62967, 62917, 62922.
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ZIP 62987 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62987 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,788 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $78k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $135k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $820 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.8 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.5% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62967 – New Burnside
- 62917 – Carrier Mills
- 62922 – Creal Springs
- 62946 – Harrisburg
- 62972 – Ozark
- 62985 – Simpson
- 62928 – Eddyville
- 62947 – Herod
- 62965 – Muddy
- 62974 – Pittsburg
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62967 | NEW BURNSIDE | 344 | $55,625 |
| 62917 | CARRIER MILLS | 2,516 | $48,221 |
| 62922 | CREAL SPRINGS | 2,824 | $68,325 |
| 62946 | HARRISBURG | 11,795 | $49,643 |
| 62972 | OZARK | 1,128 | $78,750 |