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62979

Illinois · 930 residents · 49.087 sq mi
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ZIP 62979 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $84,900. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Among the 5 ZIP codes in Gallatin County, 62979 ranks 4th by median household income.

$50,625
US average: $82,259
$84,900
US average: $376,019
18.8%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
15.1%
Age 65+
35.6%
50.0%
50.0%
1.91 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(899)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian1.9%(18)
Other0.5%(5)
Diversity Score8.1%(76)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Gallatin County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST4TH OF 5HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
62871$107,750
62934$54,107
62954$67,756
62984$50,288
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 62979?

ZIP code 62979 has about 930 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62979?

The typical household in ZIP code 62979 earns about $50,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 62979 expensive?

In ZIP code 62979, the median home is worth about $84,900, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 62979?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 62979 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62979?

About 8.0% of people in ZIP code 62979 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Gallatin County
Other ZIP codes in Gallatin County
ZIP 62984ZIP 62871ZIP 62934ZIP 62954

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024