| ZIP Code | 62998 |
|---|---|
| City | Wolf Lake |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Union County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 356 ft |
| Latitude | 37.512071 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.458147 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17181 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.7 yrs ↑ 58% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.83 |
| Below Poverty | 2.7% ▼ 74% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.9% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 41 (26.6%) |
| Some College | 13 (8.4%) |
| Associates | 17 (11%) |
| Bachelors | 15 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 68 (44.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,594 ≈ Avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 127 |
| Vacant Units | 24 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.83 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 127 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 24 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.83 |
ZIP code 62998 is located in Wolf Lake, Illinois, within Union County. With a population of 189, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56.7 years. Economically, 62998 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,594 is near the national average.
The population of 62998 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are well-educated — 53.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.7%. Household income has grown by 49% since 2019.
About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 62998 in Wolf Lake, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.