| ZIP Code | 62864 |
|---|---|
| City | Mount Vernon |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 502 ft |
| Latitude | 38.330513 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.902367 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 14.2% ▲ 42% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.2% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.3% ▲ 49% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 66 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,427 (28.9%) |
| Some College | 2,963 (19.3%) |
| Associates | 2,478 (16.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,107 (13.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,291 (21.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,082 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $117,600 ▼ 58% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $882/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,105 |
| Vacant Units | 1,380 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,105 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,380 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
ZIP code 62864 is located in Mount Vernon, Illinois, within Jefferson County. With a population of 23,061, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41 years. Economically, 62864 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,082 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62864 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $117,600 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $882 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 62864 is primarily White (82.53%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.2%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62864 stands at 7.3%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 62864 in Mount Vernon, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 23,061 residents, a median household income of $58,082, and a median home value of $117,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.