ZIP Code 62914 -- Cairo, IL

Alexander | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 50% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 0.8x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
1,765
Unknown
Median Income
$41,103
Home Value
$31,900
Median Rent
$515
Median Age
47.10
Diversity Index
40.50
Moderate
Cost of Living
24.0
significantly below average
Unemployment
13.8%

About ZIP Code 62914

ZIP code 62914 in Cairo, Illinois is a unknown area with a population of 1,765. The median household income is $41,103, which is This is 45% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $31,900, representing a price-to-income ratio of 0.8x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 24.0 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 47.10 years. Approximately 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Alexander, IL.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,765
Median Age
47.10
Male Population
855
48.4%
Female Population
910
51.6%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
40.50 Moderate
White
22.9%
Black or African American
73.6%
Hispanic or Latino
0.1%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
3.5%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$41,103
Mean Household Income
$53,983
Per Capita Income
$25,611
Below Poverty Line
18.7%

This is 45% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$31,900
Median Rent
$515
Total Housing Units
1,296
Occupied Units
709
Vacant Units
587
45.3% vacancy
Median Year Built
1954
Owner Occupied
65.6%
Renter Occupied
34.4%
Price-to-Income Ratio 0.8x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 65.6% Renter 34.4%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 82.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 4.1%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
711
Employment Rate
86.2%
Unemployment Rate
13.8%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
88.1%
Carpool
6.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.9%

Cost of Living Index

24.0
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 62914 is 76.0% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Alexander

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
62988 Tamms 1,149 $54,779
62990 Gale 973 $64,076
62957 Mc clure 640 $46,053
62969 Olive branch 314 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 62914

ZIP code 62914 (Cairo, IL) has a total population of 1,765 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 47.10 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 62914 is $41,103 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 45% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 62914 is primarily located in Cairo, Illinois (IL). It falls within Alexander County.

The median home value in ZIP code 62914 is $31,900, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $515.

The median age in ZIP code 62914 is 47.10 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 62914 has a cost of living index of 24.00 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 62914, 13.31% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 4.06% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 62914 is 13.78%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 5.85% 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.