The U.S. ZIP Code 62896 is associated with West Frankfort, IL in Franklin County. The current population estimate is 11,971. An estimated 25.2% of residents in the 62896 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 43.6 years. Approximately 12.3% of residents in this Illinois region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $21,474. The median household income is at $38,209, while an estimated 20% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 62896 is $38,209, while the region's mean household income is $48,449. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,474. The per capita income in ZIP Code 62896 of $21,474 is approximately 40.41% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,038. An estimated 19.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately105.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.7% of the population in 62896 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.1% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.1% of 62896 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.1% |
In ZIP Code 62896, 89.2% of the population graduated high school, while 12.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 37.1% in this Franklin County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 37.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 29.7% |
| Associate's degree | 10.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 62896, 98.9% is one race, while 1.1% are two or more races. Approximately 0.4% of 62896 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 62896 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.3%), followed by Black or African American (1.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 62896, 98.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% 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 Franklin County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.8% |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 62896 are older than average. The median age of 43.6 years in ZIP Code 62896 is approximately 14.44% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.1% of the population in 62896 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.1% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 62896 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.0% |
| 85 years and over | 1.7% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 62896 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 62896 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 62896, an estimated 22.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.2% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Franklin County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 22.3% |
In 62896, 53.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.5 minutes. Approximately 24.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 62896 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.7% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.3% of 62896 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.9% |
| Construction | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 13.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Retail trade | 13.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.8% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.9% |
| Public administration | 3.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 62896 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.05 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.57% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.37% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 62896 | 9.06¢/kWh | 3.63¢/kWh | 0.77¢/kWh |
| Illinois | 19.05¢/kWh | 14.03¢/kWh | 10.88¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 62896 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.81 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.51 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.35 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.56 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.88 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.85 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.23 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.81 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.17 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.17 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.21 | 1.78 | 5.46 |