| ZIP Code | 62355 |
|---|---|
| City | Nebo |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Pike County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 568 ft |
| Latitude | 39.412432 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.778724 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17149 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.71 |
| Below Poverty | 12.0% ▲ 20% above avg |
| College Grads | 19.9% ▼ 49% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.7% ▲ 98% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 363 (56.4%) |
| Some College | 110 (17.1%) |
| Associates | 33 (5.1%) |
| Bachelors | 78 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 50 (7.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,792 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $101,900 ▼ 63% below avg ↑ 71% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,016/mo |
| Total Units | 378 |
| Vacant Units | 123 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.71 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 378 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 123 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.71 |
ZIP code 62355 is located in Nebo, Illinois, within Pike County. With a population of 947, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.6 years. Economically, 62355 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,792 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62355 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $101,900 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,016 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 71% since 2019.
The population of 62355 is primarily White (92.50%). Residents are less-educated — 19.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.0%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62355 stands at 9.7%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 62355 in Nebo, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 947 residents, a median household income of $64,792, and a median home value of $101,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.