| ZIP Code | 62281 |
|---|---|
| City | Saint Jacob |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Madison County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 479 ft |
| Latitude | 38.70688 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.779355 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17119 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.3 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.83 |
| Below Poverty | 2.0% ▼ 81% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.2% ▲ 45% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.1% ▼ 78% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 304 (16.7%) |
| Some College | 187 (10.3%) |
| Associates | 306 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 340 (18.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 684 (37.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $122,679 ▲ 61% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $287,800 ≈ Avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,328/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,103 |
| Vacant Units | 37 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,103 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 37 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
ZIP code 62281 is located in Saint Jacob, Illinois, within Madison County. With a population of 3,018, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.3 years. Economically, 62281 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $122,679 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62281 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $287,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,328 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 62281 is primarily White (96.98%). Residents are well-educated — 56.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.0%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62281 stands at 1.1%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 91%.
Overall, ZIP code 62281 in Saint Jacob, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,018 residents, a median household income of $122,679, and a median home value of $287,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.