| ZIP Code | 62970 |
|---|---|
| City | Olmsted |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Pulaski County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 449 ft |
| Latitude | 37.221461 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.108584 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17153 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.7 yrs ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 24.6% ▲ 146% above avg |
| College Grads | 12.6% ▼ 67% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (3%) |
| HS Graduate | 194 (58.3%) |
| Some College | 23 (6.9%) |
| Associates | 64 (19.2%) |
| Bachelors | 16 (4.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 26 (7.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $52,500 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $165,000 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 145% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $584/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 306 |
| Vacant Units | 126 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 306 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 126 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 62970 is located in Olmsted, Illinois, within Pulaski County. With a population of 448, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.7 years. Economically, 62970 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $52,500 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62970 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $165,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $584 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 145% since 2019.
The population of 62970 is primarily White (70.98%). Residents are less-educated — 12.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.6%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 62970 in Olmsted, IL is characterized as working-class, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 448 residents, a median household income of $52,500, and a median home value of $165,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.