| ZIP Code | 62953 |
|---|---|
| City | Joppa |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Massac County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 424 ft |
| Latitude | 37.209221 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.847034 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17127 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 28.4 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.07 |
| Below Poverty | 14.0% ▲ 40% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.2% ▼ 22% below avg |
| Unemployment | 42.6% ▲ 771% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (2.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 57 (41%) |
| Some College | 22 (15.8%) |
| Associates | 14 (10.1%) |
| Bachelors | 28 (20.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 14 (10.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $41,750 ▼ 45% below avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $44,000 ▼ 84% below avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $775/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 110 |
| Vacant Units | 24 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.07 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 110 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 24 |
| Owner Occupied | 55.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 44.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.07 |
ZIP code 62953 is located in Joppa, Illinois, within Massac County. With a population of 264, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 28.4 years. Economically, 62953 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $41,750 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62953 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $44,000 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $775 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (55.8%) and renters (44.2%). Median home values have increased by 10% since 2019.
The population of 62953 is primarily White (93.94%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.0%. Household income has grown by 53% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62953 stands at 42.6%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 94%.
Overall, ZIP code 62953 in Joppa, IL is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a young community. With 264 residents, a median household income of $41,750, and a median home value of $44,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.