ZIP Code 62888 -- Tamaroa, IL

Perry | 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.
  • 88.97% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
1,843
Unknown
Median Income
$66,136
Home Value
$112,500
Median Rent
$835
Median Age
48.50
Diversity Index
9.80
Very Low
Cost of Living
51.9
significantly below average
Unemployment
2.2%

About ZIP Code 62888

ZIP code 62888 in Tamaroa, Illinois is a unknown area with a population of 1,843. The median household income is $66,136, which is This is 12% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $112,500, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.7x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 51.9 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 48.50 years. Approximately 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Perry, IL.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,843
Median Age
48.50
Male Population
963
52.3%
Female Population
880
47.7%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
9.80 Very Low
White
95.2%
Black or African American
0.9%
Hispanic or Latino
0.3%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
3.6%
Other Race
0.2%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$66,136
Mean Household Income
$79,776
Per Capita Income
$35,948
Below Poverty Line
4.7%

This is 12% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$112,500
Median Rent
$835
Total Housing Units
968
Occupied Units
816
Vacant Units
152
15.7% vacancy
Median Year Built
1975
Owner Occupied
89.0%
Renter Occupied
11.0%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.7x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 89.0% Renter 11.0%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 95.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree 3.0%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
979
Employment Rate
97.9%
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
89.3%
Carpool
2.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
6.8%

Cost of Living Index

51.9
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 62888 is 48.1% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Perry

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
62832 Du quoin 8,865 $59,652
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62997 Willisville 561 $54,318
62238 Cutler 558 $67,656

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 62888

ZIP code 62888 (Tamaroa, IL) has a total population of 1,843 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 48.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 62888 is $66,136 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 12% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 62888 is primarily located in Tamaroa, Illinois (IL). It falls within Perry County.

The median home value in ZIP code 62888 is $112,500, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $835.

The median age in ZIP code 62888 is 48.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 62888 has a cost of living index of 51.94 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 62888, 11.76% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.98% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 62888 is 2.15%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 6.78% 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.