62864 ZIP Code
Mount Vernon, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 62864 |
| City/Town: | Mount Vernon |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,253 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,560 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,786 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,088 |
| Median Home Value: | $111,800 |
| Land Area: | 143.0 sq miles
370.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.3305, -88.9024 |
Population Information (62864 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,253 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,546 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,707 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,465 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,550 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,481 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,365 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,276 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,924 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,750 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,832 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,500 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,359 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,636 | 11.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,466 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 649 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (62864 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $111,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $862 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,088 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,671 | 87.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,417 | 12.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,370 | 65.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,301 | 34.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (62864 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,116 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 269 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 858 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,948 | 30.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,564 | 28.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,096 | 13.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,143 | 13.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,238 | 7.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (62864 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,560 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,805 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,646 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,786 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (62864 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,391 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,584 | 92.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 805 | 7.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,117 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,673 | 81.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,148 | 10.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 755 | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (62864 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,496 | 83.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,895 | 8.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 355 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 85 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,395 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 444 | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 710 | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 378 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 215 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 117 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (62864 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 624 | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 436 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 993 | 10.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,011 | 10.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,301 | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,818 | 18.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,213 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,266 | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 454 | 4.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 555 | 5.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (62864 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,336 | 78.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,194 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 12 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 143 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 170 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 448 | 4.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (62864 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 181 | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 583 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,581 | 14.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 254 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,259 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 810 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 80 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 489 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 738 | 7.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,682 | 25.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,058 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 506 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 363 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (62864 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (62864 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,537 | 92.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,158 | 60.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,320 | 48.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,343 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (62864 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,007 | 72.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,693 | 38.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,754 | 28.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 472 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 250 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,892 | 19.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (62864 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,754 | 69.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 100 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 183 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 371 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 472 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 428 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 394 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,371 | 12.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (62864 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 465 | 4.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 962 | 8.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,562 | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,236 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,964 | 17.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,112 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,584 | 14.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 789 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,408 | 12.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (62864 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 182 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 871 | 7.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,675 | 33.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,623 | 41.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,310 | 11.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 427 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (62864 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,901 | 40.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,376 | 14.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,024 | 41.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 240 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 69 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 61 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (62864 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 631 | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,490 | 36.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,457 | 35.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,093 | 21.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (62864 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,179 | 18.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,652 | 25.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,422 | 22.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 810 | 12.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 847 | 13.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 393 | 6.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 51 | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (62864 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,203 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $537 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $862 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.03 | 2.38 |
Households (62864 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,671 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,187 | 43.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,330 | 13.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,798 | 18.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,925 | 30.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,887 | 29.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,422 | 35.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (62864 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,205 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,283 | 35.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,518 | 49.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 320 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,041 | 11.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,289 | 24.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (62864 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,790 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 256 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 364 | 7.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,389 | 49.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 977 | 20.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 804 | 16.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (62864 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,934 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,502 | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,880 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,331 | 18.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 429 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,083 | 48.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,819 | 42.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (62864 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,588 | 84.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,330 | 14.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,151 | 64.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,169 | 35.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 443 | 13.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 10 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (62864 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,756 | 97.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 162 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 497 | 306.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 497 | 306.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 497 | 306.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 71 | 43.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 30 | 18.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 99 | 61.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 8 | 4.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (62864 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,788 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,104 | 96.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 684 | 3.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 228 | 1.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 134 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 263 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 59 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (62864 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,671 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,875 | 91.8% | 89.4% |
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