ZIP Code 62688 -- Tallula, IL
Menard | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- With a price-to-income ratio of 1.8x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
- 22.26% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
- 90.14% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.
Quick Overview
About ZIP Code 62688
ZIP code 62688 in Tallula, Illinois is a unknown area with a population of 678. The median household income is $73,929, which is This is 1% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $133,100, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.8x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 62.8 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 45.80 years. Approximately 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Menard, IL.
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This is 1% below the national median of $75,000.
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 62688 is 37.2% below the national average of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 62688
ZIP code 62688 (Tallula, IL) has a total population of 678 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 45.80 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 62688 is $73,929 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 1% below the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 62688 is primarily located in Tallula, Illinois (IL). It falls within Menard County.
The median home value in ZIP code 62688 is $133,100, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,028.
The median age in ZIP code 62688 is 45.80 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.
ZIP code 62688 has a cost of living index of 62.79 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 62688, 17.28% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 5.89% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 62688 is 12.24%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 22.26% 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.