ZIP Code 62672 -- Nilwood, IL

Macoupin | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 40% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • The median age of 56.50 years suggests a retirement-oriented community, well above the national median of 38.9 years.
  • 95.38% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
151
Unknown
Median Income
$46,771
Home Value
$47,600
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
56.50
Diversity Index
6.40
Very Low
Cost of Living
50.2
significantly below average
Unemployment
8.3%

About ZIP Code 62672

ZIP code 62672 in Nilwood, Illinois is a unknown area with a population of 151. The median household income is $46,771, which is This is 38% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $47,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 50.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 56.50 years. Approximately 6.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Macoupin, IL.

Population & Age

Total Population
151
Median Age
56.50
Male Population
69
45.7%
Female Population
82
54.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
6.40 Very Low
White
96.7%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
3.3%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$46,771
Mean Household Income
$57,491
Per Capita Income
$24,078
Below Poverty Line
15.2%

This is 38% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$47,600
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
112
Occupied Units
65
Vacant Units
47
42.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1941
Owner Occupied
95.4%
Renter Occupied
4.6%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 95.4% Renter 4.6%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 80.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree 0.0%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
60
Employment Rate
91.7%
Unemployment Rate
8.3%
Mean Commute Time
55.0 min

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
98.2%
Carpool
1.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%

Cost of Living Index

50.2
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 62672 is 49.8% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Macoupin

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
62626 Comer 7,876 $70,781
62012 Brighton 6,672 $92,571
62088 Staunton 6,400 $62,808
62033 Dorchester 4,294 $78,286
62690 Virden 3,838 $84,196
62014 Bunker hill 3,669 $93,233

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 62672

ZIP code 62672 (Nilwood, IL) has a total population of 151 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 56.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 62672 is $46,771 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 38% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 62672 is primarily located in Nilwood, Illinois (IL). It falls within Macoupin County.

The median home value in ZIP code 62672 is $47,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

The median age in ZIP code 62672 is 56.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 62672 has a cost of living index of 50.20 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 62672, 6.19% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 0.00% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 62672 is 8.33%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 0.00% 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.