ZIP Code 62961 Demographics

Union County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 62961 compared to county averages.

Total Population

45

↓ 99.7% vs county

Median HH Income

—

No county data

Median Home Value

$38,800

↓ 70.0% vs county

Median Age

45.5 yrs

↓ +1.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

22.2%

↓ +252.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 62961 compares to Union County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income Union $54k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 62961 $39k Union $129k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

30.3%

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 62961 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$38,800
Down Payment (20%)$7,760
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$246P&I: $196 | Tax: $39 | Ins: $11
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $1,254/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 62961, sorted by distance.

62992 6.5 mi away pulaski county 62926 6.9 mi away union county 62906 8.9 mi away union county 62923 13.2 mi away johnson county 62920 14.5 mi away union county 62912 15.1 mi away johnson county 62958 18.6 mi away jackson county 62939 20.9 mi away johnson county

About Union County

Union County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 17,122. The county's median household income is $54,090 and median home value is $129,300. ZIP code 62961 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Union 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.