ZIP Code 62979

Located in Ridgway, IL (Gallatin County)

ZIP Code 62979 (Ridgway, IL): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 930 residents (7 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $90,117
  • Average Household Income: $50,625

ZIP code 62979 primarily serves Ridgway, IL in Gallatin County. An estimated 930 people live within this area, with about 7 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 62979, the average price is around $90,117. That makes local housing 55% lower than the Illinois average of $198,645, and 71% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 62979 earns about $50,625 a year. This income is 37% lower than the average family in Illinois ($80,056), and 36% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 930
Median Household Income $50,625
Median Home Value $90,117
Median Age 54.8 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$38,558
Labor Force Participation52.9%
Unemployment Rate3.8%
Average Commute Time22.5 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate82.5%
Median Rent$667
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)19.3%
Total Housing Units474

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityRidgway
CountyGallatin
County FIPS17059
Metro Area (CBSA)-
Population Density7.3/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)37.8081, -88.2365
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.59
Dual Income Families45.8%

Marital Status

Married48.3%
Never Married21.7%
Divorced16.0%
Widowed14.0%

Gender

Male50.0%
Female50.0%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)3.2%
Poverty Rate8.0%

Key Population Groups

Veterans4.1%
Disabled Population28.2%
Limited English Proficiency0.4%

All ZIP Codes in Ridgway

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
62979 Current 930 $50,625 $90,117

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