62966 Zip Code Profile

62966 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Murphysboro, Illinois. The population is primarily white, and mostly single. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($86,800) are significantly above average for the Carbondale area.

The average family income here is $51,146/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 62966 is $40,672.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 62966 earn an average of $21,686/year. Women earn only $15,684/year.

8,712 people in 62966 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 62966? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 18.4 minutes.

The median age here is 40 . There are 7,573 men and 8,034 women. The median age for men is 38 while for women the median age is 42.

To give you a sense of the community, 9,577 people (out of the 15,607 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 6,742 homes, and 360 businesses every day. 1,023 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

62966 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 38 degrees latitude ( Fun Fact : this is the same latitude as Athens, Greece!) and -89 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 417 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population:15,607
• White Population:13,763
• Black Population:1,664
• Hispanic Population:479
• Asian Population:137
• Hawaiian Population:14
• Indian Population:190
• Male Population:7,573
• Female Population:8,034
• Median Age:40
• Median Age of Males:38
• Median Age of Females:42

• Geography

• Region:Midwest
• Division:East North Central
• State:Illinois
• CBSA Type:Micropolitan
• CBSA Name:Carbondale IL
• County:Jackson
• City: Murphysboro
• Longitude:-89.3
• Latitude:37.8
• Elevation:417 feet above sea levele
• Area code:618

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters:8,499
• Drive alone:6,063
• Carpool:1,272
• Public transit:24
• Ride bikes or walk:1,023


• Average commute time:18.4 minutes.
•    0 - 5:541
•    5 - 9:1,645
•    10 - 14:1,829
•    15 - 19:1,740
•    20 - 24:909
•    25 - 29:235
•    30 - 34:715
•    35 - 39:116
•    40 - 44:148
•    45 - 59:328
•    60 - 89:173
•    90 plus:120

• The Economics

• Average House Value:$86,800
• Average Annual Household Income:$35,051
• Businesses:335
• Employees:3,307
• Annual Payroll:$89,002,000
• Average Family Income:$51,146
• Median Family Income:$32,585
• Average Income for Men:$21,686
• Average Income for Women:$15,684

• 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

• Murphysboro Farmers Market

View all schools in Murphysboro

Primary Schools

Carruthers Elementary School

80 Candy Ln

Murphysboro, IL 62966

(618) 687-3231

General John A Logan Elem Sch

320 Watson Rd

Murphysboro, IL 62966

(618) 684-4471

Middle Schools

Cope Alternative School

1725b Shomaker Dr

Murphysboro, IL 62966

(618) 684-2913

Murphysboro Middle School

2125 Spruce St

Murphysboro, IL 62966

(618) 684-3041

High Schools

Iyc Murphysboro

636 Elza Brantley Dr

Murphysboro, IL 62966

(618) 684-8500

Murphysboro High School

50 Blackwood Dr

Murphysboro, IL 62966

(618) 687-2336

Other Schools

Tri County Center

1725 Shomaker Dr

Murphysboro, IL 62966

(618) 684-2109

Tri County Mcelvain

593 Ava Rd

Murphysboro, IL 62966

(618) 684-8972

Other Schools

Tri County Logan

415 North 14th

Murphysboro, IL 62966

(618) 684-8972