ZIP Code 62298 Demographics

Monroe County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 62298 compared to county averages.

Total Population

17,192

↓ 50.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$93,066

↓ 7.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$246,600

↓ 3.0% vs county

Median Age

43.4 yrs

↓ +2.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.0%

↓ +21.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 62298 compares to Monroe County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 62298 $93k Monroe $101k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 62298 $247k Monroe $254k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

22.6%

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

Owner Occupancy

83.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$856

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 62298 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$246,600
Down Payment (20%)$49,320
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,566P&I: $1247 | Tax: $247 | Ins: $72
Rent (Local Median)
$856
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $710/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 62298, sorted by distance.

62244 8.9 mi away monroe county 62295 9.0 mi away monroe county 62279 11.1 mi away monroe county 63053 12.1 mi away jefferson county 62277 14.7 mi away randolph county 63010 15.4 mi away jefferson county 63012 16.1 mi away jefferson county 63052 16.3 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 62298 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.