ZIP Code 62849 Demographics

Marion County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 62849 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,039

↓ 94.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$65,089

↑ +10.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$88,400

↓ 8.1% vs county

Median Age

40.5 yrs

↑ 3.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.7%

↑ 30.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 62849 compares to Marion County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 62849 $65k Marion $59k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 62849 $88k Marion $96k 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

90.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$675

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 62849 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$88,400
Down Payment (20%)$17,680
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$561P&I: $447 | Tax: $88 | Ins: $26
Rent (Local Median)
$675
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $114/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 62849, sorted by distance.

62899 7.6 mi away clay county 62881 9.0 mi away marion county 62853 9.0 mi away marion county 62889 9.4 mi away jefferson county 62851 13.0 mi away wayne county 62814 14.6 mi away jefferson county 62864 19.0 mi away jefferson county 62249 49.5 mi away madison county

About Marion County

Marion County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 37,543. The county's median household income is $59,099 and median home value is $96,200. ZIP code 62849 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Marion 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.