62960 ZIP Code
Metropolis, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 62960 |
| City/Town: | Metropolis |
| County: | Massac |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,719 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,483 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,926 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,358 |
| Median Home Value: | $119,000 |
| Land Area: | 112.8 sq miles
292.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.7 sq miles
4.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.2335, -88.7240 |
Population Information (62960 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,719 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,176 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,543 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 487 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 592 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 691 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 594 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 547 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,025 | 9.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,221 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,553 | 14.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 891 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 826 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,128 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 802 | 7.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 362 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (62960 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $119,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $740 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,358 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,217 | 78.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,141 | 21.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,225 | 76.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 992 | 23.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (62960 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,808 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 406 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 576 | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,733 | 35.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,975 | 25.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 885 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 809 | 10.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 424 | 5.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (62960 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,483 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,293 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $70,222 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,926 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (62960 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,532 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,412 | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 120 | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,231 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,613 | 81.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 567 | 12.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 232 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (62960 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,442 | 88.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 692 | 6.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 56 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 33 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 496 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 224 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 329 | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 242 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 87 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (62960 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 182 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 136 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 532 | 12.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 385 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 597 | 14.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 827 | 19.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 525 | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 649 | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 263 | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 121 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (62960 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,615 | 81.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 523 | 11.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 4 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 23 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 29 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 209 | 4.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (62960 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 204 | 4.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 312 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 316 | 7.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 78 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 668 | 15.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 526 | 11.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 32 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 255 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 208 | 4.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 891 | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 420 | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 239 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 263 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (62960 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.7% | 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 (62960 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,677 | 90.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,991 | 55.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,102 | 47.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 831 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (62960 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,849 | 67.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,906 | 45.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,302 | 30.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 384 | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 201 | 4.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 582 | 13.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (62960 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,076 | 76.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 81 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 100 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 109 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 28 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 65 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 125 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 774 | 14.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (62960 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 80 | 1.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 502 | 9.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 911 | 17.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 683 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 958 | 17.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 619 | 11.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 650 | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 269 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 686 | 12.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (62960 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 137 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 167 | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,593 | 29.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,709 | 50.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 575 | 10.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 177 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (62960 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,209 | 52.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 554 | 13.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,416 | 33.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 15 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 23 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (62960 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 171 | 4.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,432 | 34.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,834 | 43.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 780 | 18.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (62960 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 511 | 15.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 805 | 25.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 709 | 22.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 448 | 13.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 499 | 15.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 229 | 7.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 24 | 0.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (62960 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,186 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $546 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $740 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.38 |
Households (62960 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,217 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,299 | 54.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 778 | 18.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 669 | 15.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,055 | 25.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,296 | 30.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,501 | 35.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (62960 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,284 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,269 | 29.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,473 | 57.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 93 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 430 | 10.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,151 | 26.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (62960 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,982 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 136 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 49 | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,036 | 52.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 586 | 29.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 175 | 8.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (62960 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,513 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 720 | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,508 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,276 | 21.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 30 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,369 | 60.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 877 | 38.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (62960 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,576 | 89.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,058 | 9.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 469 | 44.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 533 | 50.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 424 | 40.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 56 | 5.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (62960 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,539 | 98.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 8 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 180 | 2250.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 180 | 2250.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 180 | 2250.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 28 | 350.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 94 | 1175.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 137.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (62960 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,232 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,957 | 97.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 275 | 2.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 143 | 1.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 46 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 56 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 30 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (62960 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,217 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,512 | 83.3% | 89.4% |
Metropolis, IL62960