62994 Zip Code Profile

62994 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Vergennes, Illinois. The population is primarily white, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. Housing prices here (average $77,600) are fairly typical for the Carbondale area.

The average family income here is $41,578/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 62994 is $39,559.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 62994 earn an average of $22,727/year. Women earn only $15,154/year.

331 people in 62994 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 62994? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 26.7 minutes.

The median age here is 39. There are 376 men and 379 women. The median age for men is 40 while for women the median age is 39.

To give you a sense of the community, 459 people (out of the 755 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 244 homes, and 7 businesses every day. 9 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

62994 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 38 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Adana, Turkey!) and -89 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 420 feet above sea levell.

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• Ava Farmers Market
• Carbondale Community Friday Night Fair
• Carterville Farmers Market
• Du Quion Farmers Market
• Farmer's Market of Carbondale, Illinois

• Greenwood Methodist Church Market
• Herrin Farmers Market
• Murphysboro Farmers Market
• Pinckneyville Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 755
• White Population: 750
• Black Population: 7
• Hispanic Population: 11
• Asian Population: 3
• Hawaiian Population: 0
• Indian Population: 7
• Male Population: 376
• Female Population: 379
• Median Age: 39
• Median Age of Males: 40
• Median Age of Females: 39

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Illinois
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Carbondale IL
• County: Jackson
• City: Vergennes
• Longitude: -89.3
• Latitude: 37.9
• Elevation: 421 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 618

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 290
• Drive alone: 263
• Carpool: 16
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 9


• Average commute time: 26.7 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 20
•    5 - 9: 15
•    10 - 14: 20
•    15 - 19: 34
•    20 - 24: 77
•    25 - 29: 6
•    30 - 34: 49
•    35 - 39: 20
•    40 - 44: 25
•    45 - 59: 7
•    60 - 89: 7
•    90 plus: 10

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $77,600
• Average Annual Household Income: $43,750
• Businesses: 9
• Employees: 0
• Annual Payroll: $1,545,000
• Average Family Income: $41,578
• Median Family Income: $34,891
• Average Income for Men: $22,727
• Average Income for Women: $15,154

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 12
• Congressional District Land Area: 4424.0
• Sr Senator: Mark Kirk (R)
• Jr Senator: Richard J. Durbin (D)
• US House Representative: William L. Enyart (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 077
• State FIPS Code: 17

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View all schools in Vergennes

Primary Schools

Vergennes Elementary School

Po Box 35

Vergennes, IL 62994

(618) 684-3527

Middle Schools

Elverado Junior High School

Po Box 35

Vergennes, IL 62994

(618) 684-3527