| ZIP Code | 62880 |
|---|---|
| City | Saint Peter |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Fayette County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 585 ft |
| Latitude | 38.867518 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.885942 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.1 yrs ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.10 |
| Below Poverty | 7.2% ▼ 28% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.2% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 164 (36.8%) |
| Some College | 59 (13.2%) |
| Associates | 64 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 44 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 104 (23.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,250 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $128,400 ▼ 54% below avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $800/mo ↑ 60% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 301 |
| Vacant Units | 9 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 301 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 9 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
ZIP code 62880 is located in Saint Peter, Illinois, within Fayette County. With a population of 613, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54.1 years. Economically, 62880 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,250 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62880 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $128,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $800 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 60% since 2019.
The population of 62880 is primarily White (92.50%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.2%. Household income has grown by 6% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 62880 in Saint Peter, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 613 residents, a median household income of $61,250, and a median home value of $128,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.