ZIP Code 62938 Demographics

Pope County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 62938 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,874

↓ 24.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$59,276

↑ +2.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$123,800

↓ 10.0% vs county

Median Age

52.2 yrs

↓ +5.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

9.3%

↓ +1.5% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 62938 compares to Pope County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 62938 $59k Pope $58k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 62938 $124k Pope $138k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

12.0%

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

Owner Occupancy

81.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$365

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 62938 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$123,800
Down Payment (20%)$24,760
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$786P&I: $626 | Tax: $124 | Ins: $36
Rent (Local Median)
$365
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $421/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 62938, sorted by distance.

62928 7.4 mi away pope county 42047 10.1 mi away livingston county 62982 10.6 mi away hardin county 62947 13.9 mi away hardin county 42078 15.9 mi away livingston county 62931 17.4 mi away hardin county 42442 59.5 mi away hopkins county 42440 60.0 mi away hopkins county

About Pope County

Pope County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 3,799. The county's median household income is $57,582 and median home value is $137,500. ZIP code 62938 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Pope 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.