ZIP Code 62557 -- Dunkel, IL

Christian | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.7x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
6,878
Unknown
Median Income
$51,389
Home Value
$88,900
Median Rent
$702
Median Age
42.90
Diversity Index
14.20
Very Low
Cost of Living
42.5
significantly below average
Unemployment
6.4%

About ZIP Code 62557

ZIP code 62557 in Dunkel, Illinois is a unknown area with a population of 6,878. The median household income is $51,389, which is This is 31% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $88,900, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.7x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 42.5 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 42.90 years. Approximately 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Christian, IL.

Population & Age

Total Population
6,878
Median Age
42.90
Male Population
3,664
53.3%
Female Population
3,214
46.7%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
14.20 Very Low
White
95.5%
Black or African American
0.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.3%
Asian
1.2%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
2.6%
Other Race
0.3%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$51,389
Mean Household Income
$76,482
Per Capita Income
$33,243
Below Poverty Line
10.3%

This is 31% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$88,900
Median Rent
$702
Total Housing Units
3,349
Occupied Units
2,834
Vacant Units
515
15.4% vacancy
Median Year Built
1957
Owner Occupied
71.2%
Renter Occupied
28.8%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.7x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 71.2% Renter 28.8%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 90.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree 5.5%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
3,230
Employment Rate
93.6%
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
74.9%
Carpool
12.7%
Public Transit
1.9%
Work from Home
8.6%

Cost of Living Index

42.5
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 62557 is 57.6% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Christian

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
62568 Hewittsville 15,952 $62,718
62531 Edinburg 1,816 $98,125
62510 Assumption 1,677 $56,949
62546 Morrisonville 1,521 $89,821
62555 Owaneco 1,358 $69,676
62540 Kincaid 1,297 $70,179

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 62557

ZIP code 62557 (Dunkel, IL) has a total population of 6,878 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 42.90 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 62557 is $51,389 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 31% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 62557 is primarily located in Dunkel, Illinois (IL). It falls within Christian County.

The median home value in ZIP code 62557 is $88,900, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $702.

The median age in ZIP code 62557 is 42.90 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 62557 has a cost of living index of 42.45 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 62557, 18.64% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 5.47% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 62557 is 6.41%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 8.60% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.