ZIP Code 62479

Located in Wheeler, IL (Jasper County)

ZIP Code 62479 (Wheeler, IL): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 711 residents (5 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $148,850
  • Average Household Income: $57,292

ZIP code 62479 primarily serves Wheeler, IL in Jasper County. An estimated 711 people live within this area, with about 5 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 62479, the average price is around $148,850. That makes local housing 25% lower than the Illinois average of $198,645, and 52% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 62479 earns about $57,292 a year. This income is 28% lower than the average family in Illinois ($80,056), and 27% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 711
Median Household Income $57,292
Median Home Value $148,850
Median Age 51.9 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$32,727
Labor Force Participation68.5%
Unemployment Rate8.4%
Average Commute Time43.3 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate76.4%
Median Rent$921
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)13.5%
Total Housing Units301

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityWheeler
CountyJasper
County FIPS17079
Metro Area (CBSA)-
Population Density5.1/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)39.0373, -88.3124
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.88
Dual Income Families55.9%

Marital Status

Married61.5%
Never Married14.5%
Divorced16.8%
Widowed7.2%

Gender

Male48.0%
Female52.0%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)2.3%
Poverty Rate9.7%

Key Population Groups

Veterans7.9%
Disabled Population11.0%
Limited English Proficiency-

All ZIP Codes in Wheeler

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
62479 Current 711 $57,292 $148,850

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