The U.S. ZIP Code 62473 is associated with Watson, IL in Effingham County. The current population estimate is 1,262. Median househould income is at $50,000, with an estimated 10% of the population living below the poverty line. The median age in 62473 is estimated to at 49.3 years, and about 26.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 9.5% of residents in this Illinois region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $24,927.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 62473 is $50,000, while the region's mean household income is $60,606. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,927. The per capita income in ZIP Code 62473 of $24,927 is approximately 30.83% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,038. An estimated 10.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately9.47% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.3% of the population in 62473 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.5% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 1.3% of 62473 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.3% |
In ZIP Code 62473, 92.2% of the population graduated high school, while 9.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 44.7% in this Effingham County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 44.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 27.9% |
| Associate's degree | 10.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 62473, 99.4% is one race, while 0.6% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 62473 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 62473 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.8%), followed by Black or African American (0.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 62473, 95.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Effingham County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.4% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 62473 are older than average. The median age of 49.3 years in ZIP Code 62473 is approximately 29.4% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 26.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.1% of the population in 62473 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.4% of 62473 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 10.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.3% |
| 85 years and over | 0.4% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 62473 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 32.2% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 62473 is high blood pressure, as approximately 30.5% of adults 18 and older in this Effingham County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| High blood pressure | 30.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.1% |
| Current asthma | 10.3% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.1% |
| High cholesterol | 32.2% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 62473 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 80.4% of those 18 and above in 62473 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 62473 include obesity (37.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (32.8% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.9% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 75.4% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 75.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 80.4% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 62.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| Current smoking | 20.0% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 27.9% |
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 32.8% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 62473, an estimated 23.8% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 22.3% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 2.1% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this Effingham County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 13.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 22.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 23.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 15.1% |
In 62473, 68.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.8 minutes. Approximately 21.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 62473 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.6% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 62473 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.5% |
| Construction | 0.9% |
| Manufacturing | 17.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.4% |
| Retail trade | 17.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 9.3% |
| Information | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 21.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.3% |
| Public administration | 0.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 62473 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.97 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.63% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.58% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 62473 | 9.06¢/kWh | 3.63¢/kWh | 0.77¢/kWh |
| Illinois | 15.72¢/kWh | 11.66¢/kWh | 8.96¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 62473 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.64 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.37 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.78 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.2 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.41 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.89 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.94 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.04 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.97 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.25 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.98 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.15 | 1.78 | 5.46 |