| ZIP Code | 62964 |
|---|---|
| City | Mounds |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Pulaski County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 432 ft |
| Latitude | 37.130321 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.226576 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17153 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.5 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.68 |
| Below Poverty | 43.8% ▲ 338% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.1% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 42% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 177 (35.1%) |
| Some College | 125 (24.8%) |
| Associates | 25 (5%) |
| Bachelors | 77 (15.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 100 (19.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $28,875 ▼ 62% below avg ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $95,000 ▼ 66% below avg ↑ 98% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $559/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 730 |
| Vacant Units | 346 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 730 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 346 |
| Owner Occupied | 58.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 41.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
ZIP code 62964 is located in Mounds, Illinois, within Pulaski County. With a population of 1,028, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.5 years. Economically, 62964 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $28,875 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62964 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $95,000 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $559 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.6%) and renters (41.4%). Median home values have increased by 98% since 2019.
The population of 62964 is primarily Black (84.92%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 43.8%. Household income has grown by 2% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62964 stands at 7.0%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 89%.
Overall, ZIP code 62964 in Mounds, IL is characterized as lower-income, moderately educated, and a mature community. With 1,028 residents, a median household income of $28,875, and a median home value of $95,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.