62088 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 62088, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

62088 is a zip code in Macoupin County and Madison County, Illinois, which covers Dorchester, Mount Olive, Staunton, Olive, and Omphghent, with a total population of 6,310 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 62088 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 62088.

The estimated population of people living in 62088 is 6,310, with a median age of 44.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 62088 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,310
 -1.04% -5.27%
2020
6,376
 -4.08% -
2019
6,647
+1.19%
-
2018
6,569
 -1.38% -
2017
6,661
 - -

Population of 62088 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 62088 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
96.1%
97.7%
 -1.64%
Black/African American
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.3%
1.3%
 -76.92%
Asian
1.1%
0.1%
 +1,000.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
0.8%
 +187.50%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 62088 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 62088 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 62088 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 62088 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.8 -4.88% 44.6 +2.06% 47.5 -9.18%
2020 47.1 +8.03% 43.7 +9.8% 52.3 +8.96%
2019 43.6 -0.23% 39.8 -0.25% 48 -2.83%
2018 43.7 -2.89% 39.9 -0.75% 49.4 -0.6%
2017 45 - 40.2 - 49.7 -

The median age of the 62088 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 62088 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 404 -32.02% 277 -32.12% 278 187
10 to 19 435 -12.74% 369 +23.3% 378 459
20 to 29 369 -12.68% 344 +10.02% 306 377
30 to 39 426 -19.47% 421 -19.05% 342 327
40 to 49 413 +34.48% 297 +17.24% 563 349
50 to 59 434 -10.59% 545 -9.37% 363 486
60 to 69 452 +11.98% 423 +14.9% 493 486
70+ 352 +4.9% 700 -21.89% 361 555

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 62088 zip code is $56,626.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 62088.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $83,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,467.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,549.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 62088 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 62088, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 62088 is currently $69,832.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.86% of households in 62088 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 62088 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.32%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.49%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.12%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.87%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.16%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.18%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.86%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 62088 is $31,830.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 62088 by the total population of 62088.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 62088 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 62088 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    4.22%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20.59%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.37%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.84%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 62088 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 62088 zip over the age of 16 is 5,361.

Of those people, a total of 58.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 62088 is 56.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 62088 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 353 66.30% 23.90%
20 to 24 years 361 76.50% 5.40%
25 to 29 years 322 68.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 276 94.90% 4.20%
35 to 44 years 915 81.40% 0.70%
45 to 54 years 695 82.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 544 65.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 686 39.10% 10.80%
65 to 74 years 638 32.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 571 0.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 62088. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,160 57.60% 3.40%
Black or African American 10 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 7 57.10% 0.00%
Asian 68 98.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 116 85.30% 15.20%
Hispanic or Latino 10 70.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,158 57.60% 3.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 62088 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 62088 is 3,025, with median earnings of $36,953.00.

Women in 62088 are earning approximately 81.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,025 $36,953.00
Male 1,609 $39,414.00
Female 1,416 $32,000.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 62088 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 289 $67,279.00
Business and Financial 61 $86,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 25 $42,604.00
Architecture and Engineering 51 $88,125.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 29 $0.00
Legal 23 $42,386.00
Educational and Library 158 $61,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 151 $68,924.00
Healthcare Support 115 $9,688.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 13 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 145 $8,984.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 181 $21,678.00
Personal Care and Service 115 $7,101.00
Sales 195 $29,779.00
Office and Administrative Support 397 $35,977.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 344 $37,823.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 113 $68,096.00
Production 169 $37,446.00
Transportation and Material Moving 132 $43,542.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 62088 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 62088.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 139 $105,085.00 150 $37,317.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 61 $86,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 23 $0.00 2 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 51 $88,125.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $0.00 10 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 23 $42,386.00
Educational and Library 6 $0.00 152 $60,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 15 $0.00 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 18 $0.00 133 $68,401.00
Healthcare Support 46 $10,417.00 69 $9,188.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 42 $0.00 103 $6,925.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 166 $22,171.00 15 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 115 $7,101.00
Sales 25 $65,938.00 170 $28,235.00
Office and Administrative Support 36 $39,375.00 361 $34,375.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 344 $37,823.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 113 $68,096.00 0 $0.00
Production 150 $37,283.00 19 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 132 $43,542.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,759 households in 62088, with an average household size of 2.26 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,501 families living in the 62088 zip code with an average family size of 2.98 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 62088:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,098 190 213 1,258
Average Household Size 3 4.12 2.79 1.26
Total Families 1,098 190 213 0
Average Household Size 2.96 3.55 2.57 0

Poverty

Of the 1,501 families living in 62088, 9.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 62088:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,066 housing units in 62088.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,759 89.99%
Vacant 307 10.01%

21.07% of the total 3,066 housing units in 62088 are rental units. This is approximately 646 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,077 are occupied by the owner - or 67.74% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 62088 is $767.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 62088 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    36
  • Less than $500
    141
  • $500 to $999
    329
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    153
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    10
  • $3,000 or more
    13

Property Value

The median value of a property in 62088 is $105,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 62088 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    295
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    707
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    273
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    416
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    294
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    68
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    24
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 62088. The chart below shows the number of properties in 62088 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,108
  • 1940 to 1949
    136
  • 1950 to 1959
    326
  • 1960 to 1969
    180
  • 1970 to 1979
    295
  • 1980 to 1989
    321
  • 1990 to 1999
    359
  • 2000 to 2009
    275
  • 2010 to 2013
    66
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 62088 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    122
  • 1 vehicle available
    826
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,246
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    565

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 62088 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 62088 that commute to work in a particular way.

28 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 62088.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    202
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    457
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    181
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    128
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    201
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    201
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    383
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    218
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    356
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    247
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    202
  • 90 or more minutes
    44

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 62088 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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