| ZIP Code | 62907 |
|---|---|
| City | Ava |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 512 ft |
| Latitude | 37.863159 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.495706 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.2 yrs ↓ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.79 |
| Below Poverty | 17.0% ▲ 70% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.8% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 34% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 311 (30.5%) |
| Some College | 167 (16.4%) |
| Associates | 227 (22.2%) |
| Bachelors | 100 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 204 (20%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,300 ≈ Avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $179,400 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 67% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $703/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 859 |
| Vacant Units | 173 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 859 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 173 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
ZIP code 62907 is located in Ava, Illinois, within Jackson County. With a population of 1,912, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.2 years. Economically, 62907 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,300 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62907 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $179,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $703 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 67% since 2019.
The population of 62907 is primarily White (98.69%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.0%. Household income has grown by 60% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62907 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 62907 in Ava, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,912 residents, a median household income of $73,300, and a median home value of $179,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.