| ZIP Code | 62012 |
|---|---|
| City | Brighton |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Jersey County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 646 ft |
| Latitude | 39.044764 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.148254 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17117 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.81 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.1% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 23% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 13 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,419 (32.9%) |
| Some College | 579 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 791 (18.3%) |
| Bachelors | 710 (16.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 805 (18.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $91,862 ▲ 20% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $165,500 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,002/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,803 |
| Vacant Units | 516 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.81 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,803 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 516 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.81 |
ZIP code 62012 is located in Brighton, Illinois, within Jersey County. With a population of 6,496, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.6 years. Economically, 62012 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $91,862 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62012 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $165,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,002 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 13% since 2019.
The population of 62012 is primarily White (97.66%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.3%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62012 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 62012 in Brighton, IL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,496 residents, a median household income of $91,862, and a median home value of $165,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.