| ZIP Code | 62479 |
|---|---|
| City | Wheeler |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Jasper County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 575 ft |
| Latitude | 39.037041 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.306897 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 5.7% ▼ 43% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.7% ▲ 18% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.8% ▲ 39% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 181 (33.5%) |
| Some College | 58 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 47 (8.7%) |
| Bachelors | 133 (24.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 114 (21.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,278 ▼ 8% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $172,300 ▼ 38% below avg ↓ 16% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $844/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 328 |
| Vacant Units | 18 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 328 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 18 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 62479 is located in Wheeler, Illinois, within Jasper County. With a population of 784, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.4 years. Economically, 62479 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,278 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62479 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $172,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $844 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 16% since 2019.
The population of 62479 is primarily White (98.60%). Residents are well-educated — 45.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.7%.
The unemployment rate in 62479 stands at 6.8%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 62479 in Wheeler, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 784 residents, a median household income of $70,278, and a median home value of $172,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.