62966 ZIP Code
Murphysboro, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 62966 |
| City/Town: | Murphysboro |
| County: | Jackson |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,198 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,648 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,032 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,126 |
| Median Home Value: | $113,500 |
| Land Area: | 111.0 sq miles
287.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.5 sq miles
9.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.7712, -89.3533 |
Population Information (62966 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,198 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,407 | 45.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,791 | 54.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,046 | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 867 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 999 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 778 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 796 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,631 | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,838 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,353 | 9.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 847 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 914 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,900 | 13.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 814 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 415 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (62966 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $113,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $765 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,126 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,139 | 86.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 987 | 13.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,840 | 62.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,299 | 37.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (62966 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,712 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 299 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 610 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,763 | 28.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,660 | 27.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 950 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,381 | 14.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,049 | 10.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (62966 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,648 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,775 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $66,924 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,032 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (62966 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,449 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,875 | 91.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 574 | 8.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,670 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,112 | 70.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,285 | 21.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 478 | 8.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (62966 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,199 | 78.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,192 | 8.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 136 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 837 | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 834 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 945 | 6.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 895 | 6.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 427 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 59 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 409 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (62966 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 206 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 351 | 5.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 866 | 14.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 767 | 12.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 720 | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,190 | 19.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 809 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 730 | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 242 | 3.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 258 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (62966 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,712 | 80.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 600 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 41 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 70 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 297 | 5.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (62966 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 112 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 464 | 7.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 366 | 6.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 206 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 717 | 12.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 313 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 61 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 292 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 256 | 4.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,851 | 31.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 360 | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 392 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 485 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (62966 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.9% | 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 (62966 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,339 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,309 | 58.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,373 | 51.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 702 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (62966 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,348 | 70.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,304 | 37.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,802 | 29.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 398 | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 147 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,086 | 17.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (62966 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,872 | 68.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 487 | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 629 | 8.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 41 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 228 | 3.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 836 | 11.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 33 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (62966 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 169 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 664 | 9.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 657 | 9.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 932 | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,169 | 16.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,020 | 14.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 556 | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 600 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,349 | 18.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (62966 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 149 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 595 | 8.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,676 | 37.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,659 | 37.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 850 | 11.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 197 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (62966 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,777 | 45.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 490 | 8.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,756 | 44.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 78 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 28 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (62966 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 577 | 9.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,316 | 37.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,088 | 34.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,158 | 18.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (62966 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 578 | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,023 | 26.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 870 | 22.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 442 | 11.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 581 | 15.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 276 | 7.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 63 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 7 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (62966 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,152 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $497 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $765 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.01 | 2.38 |
Households (62966 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,139 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,395 | 39.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 723 | 11.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,207 | 19.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,170 | 35.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,621 | 26.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,423 | 39.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.28 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.98 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (62966 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,064 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,494 | 29.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,545 | 50.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 208 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 730 | 14.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,815 | 35.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (62966 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,423 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 299 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 235 | 6.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,455 | 42.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 692 | 20.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 742 | 21.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (62966 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,769 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 998 | 9.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,041 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,725 | 19.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 219 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,307 | 48.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,199 | 44.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (62966 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,179 | 85.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,821 | 12.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,148 | 63.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 673 | 37.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 310 | 17.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (62966 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,700 | 96.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 115 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 498 | 433.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 498 | 433.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 498 | 433.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 64 | 55.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 290 | 252.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 5 | 4.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (62966 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,152 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,069 | 91.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,083 | 8.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 825 | 6.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 194 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 64 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (62966 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,139 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,545 | 90.3% | 89.4% |
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