ZIP Code 62279 Demographics

Monroe County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 62279 compared to county averages.

Total Population

70

↓ 99.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$235,179

↑ +133.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$275,000

↑ +8.2% vs county

Median Age

35.5 yrs

↑ 16.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 62279 compares to Monroe County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 62279 $235k Monroe $101k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 62279 $275k Monroe $254k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

0.0%

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

Owner Occupancy

100.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

—

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 62279 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$275,000
Down Payment (20%)$55,000
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,746P&I: $1391 | Tax: $275 | Ins: $80
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $246/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 62279, sorted by distance.

62277 3.6 mi away randolph county 62244 4.2 mi away monroe county 63627 9.9 mi away ste genevieve county 62298 11.1 mi away monroe county 62261 12.0 mi away randolph county 62295 13.1 mi away monroe county 63053 19.4 mi away jefferson county 63012 21.1 mi away jefferson county

About Monroe County

Monroe County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 34,905. The county's median household income is $100,685 and median home value is $254,100. ZIP code 62279 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Monroe 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.