ZIP Code 62868 Demographics

Richland County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 62868 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,706

↓ 89.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$55,446

↓ 10.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$111,000

↑ +4.3% vs county

Median Age

40.2 yrs

↑ 4.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.3%

↓ +71.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 62868 compares to Richland County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 62868 $55k Richland $62k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 62868 $111k Richland $106k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

5.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

80.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$596

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 62868 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$111,000
Down Payment (20%)$22,200
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$704P&I: $561 | Tax: $111 | Ins: $32
Rent (Local Median)
$596
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $108/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 62868, sorted by distance.

62450 7.7 mi away richland county 62425 12.4 mi away richland county 62421 16.1 mi away richland county 62475 17.0 mi away jasper county 62448 19.9 mi away jasper county 62459 20.2 mi away jasper county 62424 23.6 mi away effingham county 62480 24.9 mi away jasper county

About Richland County

Richland County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 15,716. The county's median household income is $61,607 and median home value is $106,400. ZIP code 62868 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Richland 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.