| ZIP Code | 62884 |
|---|---|
| City | Sesser |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 447 ft |
| Latitude | 38.085286 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.042349 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs ↓ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 14.4% ▲ 44% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.0% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| HS Graduate | 517 (29.2%) |
| Some College | 364 (20.6%) |
| Associates | 358 (20.2%) |
| Bachelors | 224 (12.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 307 (17.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,386 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $93,800 ▼ 66% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $702/mo ↓ 2% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,215 |
| Vacant Units | 170 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,215 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 170 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 62884 is located in Sesser, Illinois, within Franklin County. With a population of 2,764, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.4 years. Economically, 62884 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,386 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62884 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $93,800 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $702 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 62884 is primarily White (95.04%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.4%. Household income has grown by 5% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62884 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 62884 in Sesser, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,764 residents, a median household income of $57,386, and a median home value of $93,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.