ZIP Code 62979 Demographics

Gallatin County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 62979 compared to county averages.

Total Population

948

↓ 80.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$65,714

↑ +26.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$82,400

↑ +1.7% vs county

Median Age

43.9 yrs

↑ 6.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.8%

↑ 90.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 62979 compares to Gallatin County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 62979 $66k Gallatin $52k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 62979 $82k Gallatin $81k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

9.5%

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

Owner Occupancy

76.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$584

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 62979 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$82,400
Down Payment (20%)$16,480
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$523P&I: $417 | Tax: $82 | Ins: $24
Rent (Local Median)
$584
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $61/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 62979, sorted by distance.

62984 7.6 mi away gallatin county 62867 8.3 mi away gallatin county 42461 15.4 mi away union county 42437 17.5 mi away union county 47620 17.5 mi away posey county 42450 37.3 mi away webster county 42441 42.9 mi away hopkins county 42436 43.9 mi away hopkins county

About Gallatin County

Gallatin County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 4,967. The county's median household income is $51,868 and median home value is $81,000. ZIP code 62979 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Gallatin 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.