| ZIP Code | 62080 |
|---|---|
| City | Ramsey |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Fayette County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 574 ft |
| Latitude | 39.141918 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.1031 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.00 |
| Below Poverty | 17.1% ▲ 71% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.1% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 690 (39.7%) |
| Some College | 261 (15%) |
| Associates | 268 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 198 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 308 (17.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,225 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $85,000 ▼ 70% below avg ↓ 3% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $800/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,178 |
| Vacant Units | 159 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.00 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,178 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 159 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.00 |
ZIP code 62080 is located in Ramsey, Illinois, within Fayette County. With a population of 3,056, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.1 years. Economically, 62080 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,225 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62080 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $85,000 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $800 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 3% since 2019.
The population of 62080 is primarily White (89.07%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.1%. Household income has grown by 52% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62080 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 62080 in Ramsey, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,056 residents, a median household income of $58,225, and a median home value of $85,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.