| ZIP Code | 62994 |
|---|---|
| City | Vergennes |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 409 ft |
| Latitude | 37.906286 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.347378 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 5.3% ▼ 47% below avg |
| College Grads | 22.3% ▼ 42% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.1% ▲ 107% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 109 (22.7%) |
| Some College | 121 (25.2%) |
| Associates | 134 (27.9%) |
| Bachelors | 64 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 43 (9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,500 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $111,600 ▼ 60% below avg ↓ 5% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $950/mo ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 345 |
| Vacant Units | 51 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 345 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 51 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 62994 is located in Vergennes, Illinois, within Jackson County. With a population of 752, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.5 years. Economically, 62994 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,500 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62994 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $111,600 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $950 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 decreased by 5% since 2019.
The population of 62994 is primarily White (91.09%). Residents are less-educated — 22.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.3%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62994 stands at 10.1%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 62994 in Vergennes, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 752 residents, a median household income of $62,500, and a median home value of $111,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.