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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 62966 has 14,026 residents and 6,205 households (average 2.21 persons per household). The median age is 43.2 years, older than the state (38.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.6% male and 50.4% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (80.7%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (10.3%, lower than the state average of 14.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	14,026Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	13,995Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	14,254Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	126.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$54,242Source: Census ACS

Households:	6,205Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$117,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.21Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.14Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	15,483	15,527	15,876	15,751	15,072	15,061	15,388	15,260	15,049	14,881	14,419	14,198	13,995
Decennial Census	15,607	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	14,026	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 43.2

Male Median Age: 41.4

Female Median Age: 45.3

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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	395	423	478	406	351	419	422	461	413	370	431	491	537	477	401	234	134	114
Female	390	402	418	385	298	409	415	419	383	372	454	529	540	498	438	303	206	210
Total	785	825	896	791	649	828	837	880	796	742	885	1,020	1,077	975	839	537	340	324

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	11,322	81.78%
Black:	1,441	10.41%
Hispanic:*	583	4.21%
Asian:	93	0.67%
American Indian:	32	0.23%
Hawaiian:	5	0.04%
Other:	368	2.66%
Total:	13,844	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	6,957	49.60%	41.4 years
Females:	7,069	50.40%	45.3 years
Total:	14,026	100%	43.2 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	13,389	95.67%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	76	0.54%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	220	1.57%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	310	3.79%
Total Population:	13,995	100%
Total Native Population:	13,465	96.21%
Total Foreign-born Population:	530	3.79%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $54,242, which is well under the state median ($81,702), is up $19,191 (54.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,565. Family households earn a median of $73,500 versus $34,844 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,656). By gender, male median income is $58,649 and female is $42,337, which is far less than the state female median ($56,381), with a current gap of $16,312 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 58.1%, which is lower than the state rate (65.1%). The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (30.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$35,051	$37,031	$37,526	$38,376	$41,875	$39,361	$42,708	$43,865	$43,677	$44,483	$48,859	$51,648	$54,242
Median Family Income	$49,095	$48,750	$51,227	$51,572	$55,299	$52,445	$55,088	$52,006	$51,408	$57,879	$62,409	$66,924	$73,500
Median NonFamily Income	$19,411	$25,257	$23,209	$26,487	$26,972	$27,974	$26,301	$29,370	$29,657	$30,218	$31,193	$34,440	$34,844
Median Male Income	$36,056	$34,411	$34,926	$38,823	$39,684	$37,307	$42,256	$45,000	$47,603	$46,650	$53,851	$57,029	$58,649
Median Female Income	$33,023	$34,102	$35,250	$35,218	$33,248	$32,417	$34,851	$38,514	$40,000	$42,953	$43,925	$45,020	$42,337

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	5,966	54.02%
Unemployed:	456	4.13%
Not In Labor Force:	4,623	41.86%
Total:	11,045	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,791	30.02%
Service:	1,329	22.28%
Sales and Office:	1,270	21.29%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	720	12.07%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	856	14.35%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	5,966	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $117,800, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $31,000 (35.71%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,200. The median gross rent is $681, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $78 (12.94%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $73. Of occupied housing, owners make up 63.36% (49.48% with a mortgage, 50.52% free-and-clear) and renters 36.64% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.20%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (8.11%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$86,800	$86,400	$89,100	$87,500	$93,500	$98,500	$97,100	$97,300	$97,600	$100,200	$105,800	$113,500	$117,800

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	337	15.22%
$500 to $999:	1,331	60.12%
$1,000 to $1,499:	349	15.76%
$1,500 to $1,999:	17	0.77%
$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:	180	8.13%
Total:	2,214	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$603	$629	$616	$598	$593	$584	$602	$652	$608	$634	$716	$765	$681

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,894	31.35%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,934	32.01%
Renter Occupied:	2,214	36.64%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	6,042	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	6,042	84.80%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,083	15.20%
Total Housing Units:	7,125	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	4,659	65.39%
Multi-Family Units:	1,486	20.86%
Other Units:	980	13.75%
Total Housing Units:	7,125	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 23.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (37.20%). High school or higher is 90.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.00%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 52.70%, which is markedly above the state rate (34.60%). The share of people in poverty is 12.00%, which is on par with the state rate (8.20%), down 2.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.90 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.24%). College enrollment is 21.56%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	260	2.71%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	687	7.16%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,992	31.19%
Some college, no degree:	2,544	26.52%
Associate's degree:	876	9.13%
Bachelor's degree:	1,352	14.09%
Graduate or professional degree:	882	9.19%
Total:	9,593	100%
High school or higher:	8,646	90.13%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,234	23.29%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	7,873	49.26%
Public Insurance:	7,278	45.53%
No Insurance:	833	5.21%
Total:	15,984	100%
Has Health Insurance:	15,151	94.79%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	14.9%	15.0%	15.9%	16.7%	14.6%	12.3%	10.9%	10.7%	12.9%	13.2%	14.7%	14.1%	12.0%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	228	6.81%
Kindergarten:	233	6.96%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,515	45.24%
High school (grades 9-12):	651	19.44%
College or graduate school:	722	21.56%
Total:	3,349	100%
Early Childhood:	461	13.77%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,399	71.63%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Murphysboro, Illinois
Names to Avoid:	Etherton, Levan, Mboro, Mount Carbon, Somerset
County:	Jackson County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	8:04:41 AM
Population:	14,026 [See All]
Area Codes:	618 / 730
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	37.7712, -89.3312
Land Area:	110.992 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/62966/zip-code-62966.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	6,450Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	389Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	7,129Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,089Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	228Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	290Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$35,039,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$150,749,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	3,482Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Carbondale, ILSource: Census
CBSA Number:	16060Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	52,706Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	110.992 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	3.461 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	12Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	5008.21 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	1751453Source: Census
Place Name:	Murphysboro city; IllinoisSource: Census

ZIP Code 62966 in Murphysboro, IL

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 62966

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 62966

Sources & References