ZIP Code 62872 -- Opdyke, IL

Jefferson | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.4x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 92.41% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
1,153
Unknown
Median Income
$62,344
Home Value
$87,700
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
44.70
Diversity Index
20.00
Low
Cost of Living
58.8
significantly below average
Unemployment
4.0%

About ZIP Code 62872

ZIP code 62872 in Opdyke, Illinois is a unknown area with a population of 1,153. The median household income is $62,344, which is This is 17% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $87,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.4x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 58.8 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 44.70 years. Approximately 6.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Jefferson, IL.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,153
Median Age
44.70
Male Population
562
48.7%
Female Population
591
51.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
20.00 Low
White
88.9%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
0.2%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
10.9%
Other Race
0.2%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$62,344
Mean Household Income
$79,980
Per Capita Income
$30,397
Below Poverty Line
15.8%

This is 17% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$87,700
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
458
Occupied Units
435
Vacant Units
23
5.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1982
Owner Occupied
92.4%
Renter Occupied
7.6%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.4x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 92.4% Renter 7.6%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 89.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.9%
Graduate or Professional Degree 1.1%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
501
Employment Rate
96.0%
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
82.5%
Carpool
9.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.7%

Cost of Living Index

58.8
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 62872 is 41.2% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Jefferson

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
62864 Mount vernon 22,779 $60,451
62898 Woodlawn 1,968 $74,297
62846 Ina 1,798 $65,500
62814 Bluford 1,668 $59,462
62830 Dix 1,416 $62,400
62810 Belle rive 1,188 $57,969

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 62872

ZIP code 62872 (Opdyke, IL) has a total population of 1,153 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 44.70 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 62872 is $62,344 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 17% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 62872 is primarily located in Opdyke, Illinois (IL). It falls within Jefferson County.

The median home value in ZIP code 62872 is $87,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

The median age in ZIP code 62872 is 44.70 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 62872 has a cost of living index of 58.79 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 62872, 6.88% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 1.13% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 62872 is 3.99%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 5.68% 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.