ZIP Code 62568 -- Hewittsville, IL

Christian | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
15,952
Unknown
Median Income
$62,718
Home Value
$123,700
Median Rent
$818
Median Age
42.50
Diversity Index
25.90
Low
Cost of Living
53.8
significantly below average
Unemployment
3.3%

About ZIP Code 62568

ZIP code 62568 in Hewittsville, Illinois is a unknown area with a population of 15,952. The median household income is $62,718, which is This is 16% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $123,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 53.8 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 42.50 years. Approximately 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Christian, IL.

Population & Age

Total Population
15,952
Median Age
42.50
Male Population
8,619
54.0%
Female Population
7,333
46.0%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
25.90 Low
White
88.9%
Black or African American
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
3.7%
Asian
0.9%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
4.9%
Other Race
1.1%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$62,718
Mean Household Income
$75,350
Per Capita Income
$32,183
Below Poverty Line
10.2%

This is 16% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$123,700
Median Rent
$818
Total Housing Units
6,814
Occupied Units
6,082
Vacant Units
732
10.7% vacancy
Median Year Built
1968
Owner Occupied
73.4%
Renter Occupied
26.6%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 73.4% Renter 26.6%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 89.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree 5.1%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
7,212
Employment Rate
96.7%
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
86.1%
Carpool
7.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.1%

Cost of Living Index

53.8
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 62568 is 46.2% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Christian

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
62557 Dunkel 6,878 $51,389
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 62568

ZIP code 62568 (Hewittsville, IL) has a total population of 15,952 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 42.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 62568 is $62,718 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 16% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 62568 is primarily located in Hewittsville, Illinois (IL). It falls within Christian County.

The median home value in ZIP code 62568 is $123,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $818.

The median age in ZIP code 62568 is 42.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 62568 has a cost of living index of 53.77 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 62568, 17.82% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 5.09% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 62568 is 3.34%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 5.07% 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.