62321 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 62321, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

62321 is a zip code in Hancock County, Illinois, which covers Bear Creek, Carthage, Chili, Fountain Green, Hancock, Harmony, Pilot Grove, Prairie, Rock Creek, and St. Mary, with a total population of 3,721 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 62321 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 62321.

The estimated population of people living in 62321 is 3,721, with a median age of 49.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 62321 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,721
+3.68%
-6.55%
2020
3,589
 -5.7% -
2019
3,806
 -1.01% -
2018
3,845
 -3.44% -
2017
3,982
 - -

Population of 62321 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 62321 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
94.3%
95.3%
 -1.05%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.5%
 -20.00%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.8%
2.7%
 +3.70%
Asian
0.2%
0.7%
 -71.43%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
0.8%
 +162.50%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 62321 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 62321 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 62321 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 62321 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.1 0% 44.5 -0.89% 50.2 -0.4%
2020 49.1 -1.01% 44.9 -3.65% 50.4 -1.95%
2019 49.6 +9.98% 46.6 +8.88% 51.4 +4.47%
2018 45.1 -4.65% 42.8 -0.7% 49.2 -1.99%
2017 47.3 - 43.1 - 50.2 -

The median age of the 62321 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 62321 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 9 358 -62.98% 220 -69.37% 180 91
10 to 19 162 +19.06% 199 +40.52% 189 282
20 to 29 206 +11.5% 138 21.8% 214 132
30 to 39 201 +31.59% 249 -23.94% 271 189
40 to 49 231 -18.11% 181 +16.2% 187 205
50 to 59 341 -10.39% 359 -35.59% 280 241
60 to 69 210 +25.76% 277 -13.79% 265 229
70+ 270 +21.49% 380 +15.12% 328 438

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 62321 zip code is $69,722.00.

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 62321.

  • Under 25
    $56,094.00
  • 25 to 44
    $93,092.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,415.00
  • 65 and over
    $64,405.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 62321 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 62321, 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 62321 is currently $83,179.00.

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.

6.64% of households in 62321 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 62321 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.88%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.58%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.55%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.72%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.68%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.95%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.64%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 62321 is $38,119.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 62321 by the total population of 62321.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 62321 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 62321 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
    12.88%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38.58%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.42%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.51%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.62%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 62321 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 62321 zip over the age of 16 is 3,146.

Of those people, a total of 62.20% 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 62321 is 60.50%.

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 62321 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 167 65.30% 14.70%
20 to 24 years 179 89.90% 1.20%
25 to 29 years 167 98.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 265 94.00% 9.20%
35 to 44 years 462 95.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 352 71.90% 0.40%
55 to 59 years 294 77.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 277 69.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 493 27.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 490 5.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 62321. 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 2,962 61.00% 2.30%
Black or African American 15 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 6 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 6 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 58 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 99 85.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 95 100.00% 2.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,945 60.80% 2.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 62321 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 62321 is 1,903, with median earnings of $38,885.00.

Women in 62321 are earning approximately 62.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,903 $38,885.00
Male 1,076 $50,357.00
Female 827 $31,620.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 62321 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 189 $68,750.00
Business and Financial 51 $64,531.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 35 $90,197.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $58,500.00
Community and Social Service 73 $55,653.00
Legal 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 131 $38,672.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 19 $21,484.00
Healthcare Practitioners 166 $39,934.00
Healthcare Support 80 $30,476.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 28 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 79 $4,770.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 27 $20,568.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $0.00
Sales 211 $62,988.00
Office and Administrative Support 254 $31,915.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 79 $65,443.00
Construction and Extraction 71 $52,813.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 140 $22,297.00
Production 70 $74,167.00
Transportation and Material Moving 67 $16,719.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 62321 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 62321.

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 153 $85,938.00 36 $68,000.00
Business and Financial 25 $70,938.00 26 $49,063.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 29 $90,592.00 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 24 $58,500.00
Community and Social Service 48 $56,136.00 25 $29,583.00
Legal 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 131 $38,672.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 19 $21,484.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 16 $200,500.00 150 $39,539.00
Healthcare Support 7 $0.00 73 $30,685.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 13 $0.00 66 $5,577.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 10 $21,250.00 17 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Sales 176 $63,425.00 35 $5,288.00
Office and Administrative Support 64 $41,071.00 190 $30,809.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 79 $65,443.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 71 $52,813.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 140 $22,297.00 0 $0.00
Production 46 $112,788.00 24 $31,346.00
Transportation and Material Moving 60 $37,813.00 7 $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 1,672 households in 62321, with an average household size of 2.19 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 1,070 families living in the 62321 zip code with an average family size of 2.77 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 62321:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 937 31 102 602
Average Household Size 2.72 3.06 3.48 1.11
Total Families 937 31 102 0
Average Household Size 2.72 2.61 3.37 0

Poverty

Of the 1,070 families living in 62321, 5.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 62321:

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 1,947 housing units in 62321.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,672 85.88%
Vacant 275 14.12%

16.74% of the total 1,947 housing units in 62321 are rental units. This is approximately 326 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,340 are occupied by the owner - or 68.82% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 62321 is $622.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 62321 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
    6
  • Less than $500
    91
  • $500 to $999
    211
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    4
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    20
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 62321 is $101,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 62321 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    93
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    560
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    400
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    63
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    90
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    119
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    15
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 62321. The chart below shows the number of properties in 62321 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    533
  • 1940 to 1949
    118
  • 1950 to 1959
    393
  • 1960 to 1969
    116
  • 1970 to 1979
    275
  • 1980 to 1989
    77
  • 1990 to 1999
    106
  • 2000 to 2009
    184
  • 2010 to 2013
    145
  • 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 62321 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    52
  • 1 vehicle available
    601
  • 2 vehicles available
    533
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    486

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 62321 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 62321 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 62321.

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
    164
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    419
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    129
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    149
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    170
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    146
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    204
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    6
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    134
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    182
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    15
  • 90 or more minutes
    105

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 62321 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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