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Massac County
Joppa, IL
62953
62953 ZIP Code — Joppa, IL
Massac County, Illinois
ZIP code 62953 is located in
Joppa ,
Illinois ,
within Massac County .
It covers approximately 0.54 square miles and serves a population of
333 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 618 .
About ZIP code 62953
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $39,464. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 62953 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Joppa
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
333
Population density
617 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
127
Geography
Land area
0.54 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
37.3118
Longitude
-88.7927
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
618
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
73.0%
50.4%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
16.9%
32.2%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
10.1%
16.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.9%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$39,464
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 100 30.0% 18 and over 233 70.0% 65 and over 46 13.8% Median age 26.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3.6%
Group Count % White 314 94% Black or African American 12 3.6% Two or more races 7 2.1% Hispanic or Latino 1 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
73.0%
50.4%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
16.9%
32.2%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
10.1%
16.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.9%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 13.1% $10k–$15k 5.1% $15k–$25k 8.1% $25k–$35k 16.2% $35k–$50k 18.2% $50k–$75k 13.1% $100k–$150k 22.2% $150k–$200k 4.0% Median income $39,464
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $775 Owner occupied 54.5% Renter occupied 45.5% Vacant 15.4% Single-family detached 75.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 16.2% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 3.31
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 1.7% 1990–1999 6.8% 1980–1989 0.9% 1970–1979 17.9% 1960–1969 11.1% 1950–1959 23.1% 1940–1949 19.7% 1939 or earlier 18.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.1% 1 bedroom 3.4% 2 bedrooms 22.2% 3 bedrooms 43.6% 4 bedrooms 21.4% 5+ bedrooms 4.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 20.2% 1 vehicle 28.3% 2 vehicles 20.2% 3 or more 31.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 63.6% Electricity 33.3% Propane / LP gas 3.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 42 42.4% Cohabiting couple 1 1.0% Male householder, no spouse 35 35.4% Female householder, no spouse 21 21.2% Households with children under 18 42 42.4% Households with seniors (65+) 27 27.3% Average household size 3.36
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 44.4% 43.9% Married 29.4% 38.8% Separated 8.8% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 5.1% Divorced 17.5% 12.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.3%
Some college, no degree
24.3%
Graduate / professional
1.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 84.5% Bachelor's or higher 6.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 5.4% Kindergarten 9 12.2% Elementary school 32 43.2% High school 28 37.8% College / grad school 1 1.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
37.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
22.7%
Transportation & utilities
12.5%
Public administration
6.8%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 15.9% Service 59.1% Sales & office 9.1% Natural resources & construction 12.5% Production & transportation 3.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.0% Government 19.3% Self-employed 5.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 96.6% Carpool 3.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.5%
Female-led households
16.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.5% Retirement income 20.2% Supplemental Security 9.1% Cash public assistance 18.2% Food stamps / SNAP 20.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.4% High blood pressure 32.6% High cholesterol 32.4% Diabetes 9.9% Heart disease 6.3% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 26.4% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 6.9% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.6% Binge drinking 15.7% No physical activity 24.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.2% Depression 17.7% Fair or poor health 13.7% Poor mental health 13.1% Poor physical health 9.7% No health insurance 10.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.9% Visited dentist 65.1% Cholesterol screening 89.9% Teeth loss 14.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 33 14.2%
Disability % Any disability 25.2% Under 18 3.0% 18–64 years 33.7% 65 and over 39.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 31.8% Public insurance 69.7% No insurance 11.4% Uninsured under 19 7.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 301 90.4% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 332 99.7% Born in same state 327 98.2% Born in different state 208 62.5% Foreign born 5 1.5% Naturalized citizen 1 0.3% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 47 14.1% Arab 6 1.8%
Ancestry Count % French 5 1.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 29.7% Internet access 59.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62953
What city is ZIP code 62953 in?
ZIP code 62953 is primarily assigned to Joppa, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62953 in?
ZIP code 62953 falls within Massac County, Illinois.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 62953?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 62953 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 62953 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62953?
20% of residents in ZIP code 62953 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 62953 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 62953 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 62953 in?
ZIP code 62953 observes the CST timezone.
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