ZIP Code 62846 Demographics

Jefferson County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 62846 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,026

↓ 94.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$60,000

↑ +2.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$87,500

↓ 23.9% vs county

Median Age

43.1 yrs

↓ +4.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.4%

↓ +14.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 62846 compares to Jefferson County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 62846 $60k Jefferson $58k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 62846 $88k Jefferson $115k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

1.9%

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

Owner Occupancy

74.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$679

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 62846 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$87,500
Down Payment (20%)$17,500
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$556P&I: $442 | Tax: $88 | Ins: $26
Rent (Local Median)
$679
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $123/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 62846, sorted by distance.

62897 3.9 mi away franklin county 62816 4.0 mi away jefferson county 62836 5.4 mi away franklin county 62810 7.8 mi away jefferson county 62872 9.1 mi away jefferson county 62812 10.6 mi away franklin county 62860 10.8 mi away franklin county 62828 14.7 mi away hamilton county

About Jefferson County

Jefferson County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 37,043. The county's median household income is $58,384 and median home value is $115,000. ZIP code 62846 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Jefferson 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.