ZIP Code 62420, Illinois
ZIP Code 62420 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 62420 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Clark County / Coles County / Cumberland County / Jasper County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,299. The land area covers 123.21 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,299 | ±272 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs | ±1.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,853 | ±141 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,092 | ±148 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,853 | ±141 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 239 | ±118 |
| Median Home Value | $140,400 | ±$18,502 |
| Median Gross Rent | $701 | ±$189 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,771 | ±$9,821 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,750 | ±$6,747 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | ±3.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 353 | ±148 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,050 | ±231 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88% | ±3.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 15,076 (2024)
ID: 124838
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
COUNTY COURT HOUSE, MARSHALL IL 62441
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 01-03 | Charleston, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Casey, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Charleston, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Charleston, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Toledo, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Toledo, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Toledo, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | Charleston, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | Charleston, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Martinsville, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Eastern Illinois University
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College | 16.3 mi away | 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL, 61920 |
2175815000
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CASEY TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 1.1 mi away | 307 EAST MAIN STREET, CASEY, IL, 62420 |
(217) 932-2105
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Lake Land College
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College | 22.3 mi away | 5001 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL, 61938 |
2172345253
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MARTINSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 120 EAST CUMBERLAND STREET, MARTINSVILLE, IL, 62442 |
(217) 382-4113
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Lincoln Trail College
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College | 24.8 mi away | 11220 State Hwy 1, Robinson, IL, 62454 |
61839329822005
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GREENUP TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 101 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET, GREENUP, IL, 62428 |
(217) 923-3616
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SUMPTER TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 13.2 mi away | 148 COURTHOUSE SQUARE, TOLEDO, IL, 62468 |
(217) 849-2072
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CHARLESTON CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 712 SIXTH STREET, CHARLESTON, IL, 61920 |
(217) 345-4913
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MARSHALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 612 ARCHER AVENUE, MARSHALL, IL, 62441 |
(217) 826-2535
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WEST UNION DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 209 WEST UNION STREET, WEST UNION, IL, 62477 |
(217) 279-3556
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CASEY, IL US, located 1.5 miles from ZCTA5 62420. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.5° | 19.3° | 28.4° | 3.25" | 5.0" |
| February | 42.5° | 22.2° | 32.4° | 2.60" | 1.9" |
| March | 53.2° | 32.0° | 42.6° | 3.34" | 1.4" |
| April | 65.2° | 42.8° | 54.0° | 5.07" | 0.1" |
| May | 75.9° | 53.9° | 64.9° | 4.48" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.0° | 62.7° | 73.4° | 5.16" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.7° | 65.7° | 76.7° | 4.64" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.3° | 64.0° | 75.2° | 3.03" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.8° | 55.4° | 68.1° | 3.07" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.7° | 44.1° | 56.4° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| November | 54.1° | 33.4° | 43.8° | 4.03" | 0.3" |
| December | 42.1° | 24.3° | 33.2° | 3.06" | 3.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey city | City | 1.5 mi | — |
| Martinsville city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
| Greenup village | Village | 9.0 mi | — |
| Westfield village | Village | 11.6 mi | — |
| Yale village | Village | 11.6 mi | — |
| Hidalgo village | Village | 12.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 62420. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.