ZIP Code 62824 Demographics

Clay County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 62824 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,865

↓ 85.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$67,652

↑ +16.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$99,300

↓ 4.2% vs county

Median Age

36.9 yrs

↑ 11.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.4%

↑ 27.5% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 62824 compares to Clay County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 62824 $68k Clay $58k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 62824 $99k Clay $104k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

12.2%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

77.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$578

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 62824 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$99,300
Down Payment (20%)$19,860
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$630P&I: $502 | Tax: $99 | Ins: $29
Rent (Local Median)
$578
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $52/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 62824, sorted by distance.

62839 8.2 mi away clay county 62878 10.8 mi away wayne county 62823 11.6 mi away wayne county 62842 13.9 mi away wayne county 62850 17.9 mi away wayne county 62837 20.9 mi away wayne county 62843 21.6 mi away wayne county 62886 22.7 mi away wayne county

About Clay County

Clay County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 13,248. The county's median household income is $58,028 and median home value is $103,600. ZIP code 62824 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Clay County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.