| ZIP Code | 62924 |
|---|---|
| City | De Soto |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 364 ft |
| Latitude | 37.815148 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.195549 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.3 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 11.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 29% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 509 (28.4%) |
| Some College | 264 (14.7%) |
| Associates | 433 (24.2%) |
| Bachelors | 166 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 409 (22.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,721 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $97,600 ▼ 65% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $858/mo ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,386 |
| Vacant Units | 107 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,386 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 107 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 62924 is located in De Soto, Illinois, within Jackson County. With a population of 3,064, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.3 years. Economically, 62924 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,721 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62924 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $97,600 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $858 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.5%) and renters (42.5%). Median home values have increased by 16% since 2019.
The population of 62924 is primarily White (93.41%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.8%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62924 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 62924 in De Soto, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 3,064 residents, a median household income of $57,721, and a median home value of $97,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.