| ZIP Code | 62517 |
|---|---|
| City | Bulpitt |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Christian County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 601 ft |
| Latitude | 39.594305 |
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| Longitude | -89.433121 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 28.9 yrs ↓ 22% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.80 |
| Below Poverty | 11.3% ▲ 13% above avg |
| College Grads | 21.4% ▼ 45% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 51% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 37 (29.4%) |
| Some College | 50 (39.7%) |
| Associates | 12 (9.5%) |
| Bachelors | 21 (16.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6 (4.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,500 ≈ Avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $80,600 ▼ 71% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $843/mo ↑ 3% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 111 |
| Vacant Units | 35 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 111 |
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| Vacant | 35 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
ZIP code 62517 is located in Bulpitt, Illinois, within Christian County. With a population of 213, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 28.9 years. Economically, 62517 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,500 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62517 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $80,600 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $843 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 62517 is primarily White (90.61%). Residents are less-educated — 21.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.3%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62517 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 89%.
Overall, ZIP code 62517 in Bulpitt, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 213 residents, a median household income of $72,500, and a median home value of $80,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.