62910 ZIP Code — Brookport, IL

Massac County, Illinois

ZIP code 62910 is located in Brookport, Illinois, within Massac County. It covers approximately 107.08 square miles and serves a population of 2,150 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62910

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $80,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,818. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62910 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,150

population

107.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62910 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62910

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62910. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brookport	Acceptable
Brookport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42003 Paducah (8.4 mi) 42058 Ledbetter (9.1 mi) 42001 Paducah (9.6 mi) 62960 Metropolis (9.8 mi) 62938 Golconda (10.4 mi) 42086 West Paducah (11.5 mi) 42081 Smithland (12.5 mi) 42029 Calvert City (14.1 mi) 42028 Burna (14.2 mi) 42082 Symsonia (16.1 mi) 42027 Boaz (16.2 mi) 42047 Hampton (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,150
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	107.08 sq mi
Water area	3.59 sq mi
Latitude	37.1401
Longitude	-88.5835
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.9%	50.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	16.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.5%	0.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,150

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$51,818

Median household income

$24,349

Per capita income

$80,200

Median home value

$783

Median monthly rent

84.3%

Home ownership

20.4%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

939

Housing units

11.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

132

25–34

146

167

35–44

183

128

45–54

141

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	525	24.4%
18 and over	1,625	75.6%
65 and over	337	15.7%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87%

Black or African American 10.7%

Two or more races 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,871	87%
Black or African American	230	10.7%
Two or more races	49	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.9%	50.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	16.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.5%	0.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 25.1%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	25.1%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
Median income	$51,818

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.5%

$50k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 14.3%

$300k–$500k 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,200
Median rent / month	$783
Owner occupied	84.3%
Renter occupied	15.7%
Vacant	25.9%
Single-family detached	70.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.9%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.5%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	14.8%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	17.1%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	9.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	59.0%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.6%
Electricity	48.5%
Propane / LP gas	28.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	308	39.1%
Cohabiting couple	67	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	157	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	256	32.5%
Households with children under 18	253	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	249	31.6%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	18.1%
Married	43.3%	39.4%
Separated	6.6%	7.2%
Widowed	2.6%	10.7%
Divorced	14.7%	24.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 44.6%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	11.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	8.0%
Kindergarten	101	21.9%
Elementary school	191	41.3%
High school	97	21.0%
College / grad school	36	7.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.6%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Education & healthcare 14.2%

Transportation & utilities 12.3%

Construction 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Professional & management 5.0%

Other services 4.7%

Public administration 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.8%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	24.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	28.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.0%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.8%
Carpool	0.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 20.4%

Under 18 years 24.8%

18 and over 19.0%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 38.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.3%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	7.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	134	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.5%
65 and over	38.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.6%
Public insurance	48.0%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,021	94.0%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,150	100.0%
Born in same state	2,148	99.9%
Born in different state	847	39.4%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	258	12%
French	180	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	99	4.6%
English	10	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	86.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62910

What city is ZIP code 62910 in?

ZIP code 62910 is primarily assigned to Brookport, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62910 in?

ZIP code 62910 falls within Massac County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62910?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62910?

20% of residents in ZIP code 62910 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 62910 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 62910 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62910 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 62910 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 62910 in?

ZIP code 62910 observes the CST timezone.