| City: | Joppa, Illinois |
| County: | Massac County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:23:06 AM |
| Population: | 350 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 618 / 730 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.3118, -88.7927 |
| Land Area: | 0.538 sq mi |
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Joppa is a small rural community in Massac County, Illinois, where PO Boxes are the only mail delivery option. The post office maintains 147 PO Boxes for a local population of 350 residents in 135 households. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative carrier delivery across the 0.84 square mile area.
Despite the PO Box classification, the community does have rural carrier routes serving 89 delivery points. These routes handle street addresses on roads like Joppa North Avenue, Lewis Street, and North Avenue. Most residents combine both options, using rural delivery where available and PO Boxes for reliable mail access. The post office serves slightly beyond the immediate community, with the box count exceeding local households by 9%.
Joppa has deep historic roots. Of the 158 housing units, 70% were built before 1939, giving the village a century-old character. With a median age of 39 and typical household sizes (2.6 people per home), it's a working-class community. Median household income stands at $41,750, and median home values are $44,000. About 63% of homes are owner-occupied.
The village has 8 business establishments employing 145 workers. Transportation and warehousing account for a significant portion of employment (47 workers), along with public administration (14 workers) and education/healthcare (20 workers). At 26.1%, Joppa has one of the higher work-from-home rates for a community this size, though that represents just 21 remote workers.
Mail to Joppa should be addressed to:
PO Box [###]
Joppa, IL 62953Rural route addresses are also available for some locations within the delivery area.
Street names follow a traditional small-town pattern with simple directional names and local family surnames.
ZIP Code 62953 has 350 residents and 135 households (average 2.59 persons per household). The median age is 39.0 years, about the same as the state (38.8) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.0% male and 48.0% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (83.7%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (9.1%, lower than the state average of 14.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 350Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 259Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 650.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $41,563Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 135Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $45,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.59Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.29Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 378 | 311 | 299 | 319 | 342 | 325 | 299 | 313 | 274 | 263 | 282 | 333 | 264 | 259 |
| Decennial Census | 360 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 350 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39
Male Median Age: 37
Female Median Age: 40.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 14 | 8 | 17 | 23 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Female | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Total | 24 | 20 | 30 | 34 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 24 | 21 | 31 | 29 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
| White: | 293 | 87.20% |
| Black: | 32 | 9.52% |
| Hispanic:* | 8 | 2.38% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.30% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.30% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.30% |
| Total: | 336 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 182 | 52.00% | 37.0 years |
| Females: | 168 | 48.00% | 40.8 years |
| Total: | 350 | 100% | 39.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 259 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 259 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 259 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $41,563, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $17,456 (72.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,202. Family households earn a median of $63,000 versus $26,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $36,750). By gender, male median income is $42,188 and female is $52,857, which is lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $10,669 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 46.2%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 49.0%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (60.0%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $24,107 | $31,000 | $38,750 | $30,938 | $31,406 | $31,000 | $28,750 | $25,455 | $27,361 | $29,792 | $34,375 | $39,464 | $41,750 | $41,563 |
| Median Family Income | $25,625 | $31,250 | $41,071 | $37,813 | $32,500 | $31,250 | $30,417 | $26,146 | $28,750 | $36,250 | $52,679 | $0 | $60,536 | $63,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $19,250 | $23,750 | $26,250 | $25,000 | $23,438 | $23,500 | $21,563 | $16,250 | $15,417 | $17,083 | $23,750 | $18,750 | $28,281 | $26,250 |
| Median Male Income | $26,750 | $33,750 | $40,278 | $41,071 | $40,938 | $41,406 | $40,625 | $36,875 | $38,750 | $40,694 | $42,857 | $43,750 | $41,136 | $42,188 |
| Median Female Income | $20,000 | $19,375 | $25,577 | $25,114 | $17,917 | $17,708 | $17,500 | $22,188 | $24,286 | $25,227 | $26,484 | $29,554 | $31,964 | $52,857 |
| Employed: | 50 | 23.58% |
| Unemployed: | 48 | 22.64% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 114 | 53.77% |
| Total: | 212 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 12 | 24.00% |
| Service: | 30 | 60.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 3 | 6.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 4 | 8.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1 | 2.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 50 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $45,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $2,700 (5.66%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,000. The median gross rent is $754, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $296 (64.63%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $112. Of occupied housing, owners make up 62.07% (29.63% with a mortgage, 70.37% free-and-clear) and renters 37.93% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 28.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $47,700 | $44,100 | $30,000 | $42,500 | $57,500 | $50,000 | $45,600 | $61,300 | $40,000 | $36,900 | $0 | $0 | $44,000 | $45,000 |
| Less than $500: | 10 | 30.30% |
| $500 to $999: | 10 | 30.30% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 7 | 21.21% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 6 | 18.18% |
| Total: | 33 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $458 | $565 | $710 | $623 | $625 | $609 | $600 | $610 | $642 | $613 | $575 | $775 | $775 | $754 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 16 | 18.39% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 38 | 43.68% |
| Renter Occupied: | 33 | 37.93% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 87 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 87 | 71.90% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 34 | 28.10% |
| Total Housing Units: | 121 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 82 | 67.77% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 12 | 9.92% |
| Other Units: | 27 | 22.31% |
| Total Housing Units: | 121 | 100% |
In 2024, 8.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 88.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 33.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 77.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 21.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 29.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.70 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.94%). College enrollment is 3.77%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 5 | 2.94% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 15 | 8.82% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 73 | 42.94% |
| Some college, no degree: | 37 | 21.76% |
| Associate's degree: | 25 | 14.71% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11 | 6.47% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 2.35% |
| Total: | 170 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 150 | 88.24% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 15 | 8.82% |
| Private Insurance: | 86 | 27.39% |
| Public Insurance: | 200 | 63.69% |
| No Insurance: | 28 | 8.92% |
| Total: | 314 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 286 | 91.08% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 41.8% | 38.8% | 23.4% | 41.5% | 39.5% | 39.7% | 38.0% | 41.8% | 23.0% | 17.9% | 10.9% | 16.7% | 12.3% | 21.4% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 7 | 13.21% |
| Kindergarten: | 3 | 5.66% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 27 | 50.94% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 14 | 26.42% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 3.77% |
| Total: | 53 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 10 | 18.87% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 44 | 83.02% |
ZIP Code 62953 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 141 people with an annual payroll of $17,207,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 241Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,541,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $17,207,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 141Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 62953 is located in Massac County, Illinois, within the Paducah, KY-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 37140) and Illinois's 15th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 98,762 people, about 0.35% of whom live in ZIP Code 62953. It covers 0.538 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.023 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Paducah, KY-ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 37140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 98,762Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.538 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.023 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 15Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 14695.67 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1738674Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Joppa village; IllinoisSource: Census |
ZIP Code 62953 is in the Joppa-Maple Grove Unit District 38, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.