ZIP Code 62897 Demographics

Franklin County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 62897 compared to county averages.

Total Population

530

↓ 98.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$38,636

↓ 24.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$111,500

↑ +27.4% vs county

Median Age

36.8 yrs

↑ 14.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

14.9%

↓ +123.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 62897 compares to Franklin County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 62897 $39k Franklin $51k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 62897 $112k Franklin $88k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

3.9%

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

Owner Occupancy

80.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$871

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 62897 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$111,500
Down Payment (20%)$22,300
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$709P&I: $564 | Tax: $112 | Ins: $33
Rent (Local Median)
$871
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $162/month compared to local rents.

How Does 62897 Compare?

Enter another ZIP code to see a side-by-side comparison.

Location & Neighboring Areas

Interactive map showing ZIP code 62897 (blue pin) and surrounding areas (purple pins). Click pins to view details.

Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 62897, sorted by distance.

62846 3.9 mi away jefferson county 62836 5.5 mi away franklin county 62816 6.3 mi away jefferson county 62812 6.9 mi away franklin county 62860 10.4 mi away franklin county 62894 10.7 mi away jefferson county 62810 11.3 mi away jefferson county 62883 12.4 mi away jefferson county

About Franklin County

Franklin County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 37,810. The county's median household income is $51,031 and median home value is $87,500. ZIP code 62897 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Franklin 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.