62960 ZIP Code — Metropolis, IL

Massac County, Illinois

ZIP code 62960 is located in Metropolis, Illinois, within Massac County. It covers approximately 112.77 square miles and serves a population of 10,719 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62960

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $119,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,483. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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 62960 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,719

population

112.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62960 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62960

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62960. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Metropolis	Acceptable
Metropolis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62943 Grantsburg (9 mi) 62938 Golconda (9.2 mi) 62910 Brookport (9.8 mi) 42086 West Paducah (10 mi) 62908 Belknap (10.5 mi) 62956 Karnak (12.4 mi) 42001 Paducah (13.3 mi) 62941 Grand Chain (14.1 mi) 62985 Simpson (15.8 mi) 42053 Kevil (15.9 mi) 62995 Vienna (16.4 mi) 42003 Paducah (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	10,719
Population density	95 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	112.77 sq mi
Water area	1.70 sq mi
Latitude	37.2357
Longitude	-88.7155
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	49.1%	50.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	16.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	0.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

10,719

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$56,483

Median household income

$29,751

Per capita income

$119,000

Median home value

$740

Median monthly rent

76.5%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

4,366

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

235

Under 5

252

286

5–9

306

334

10–14

357

287

15–19

307

264

20–24

283

495

25–34

530

590

35–44

631

750

45–54

803

430

55–59

461

399

60–64

427

545

65–74

583

387

75–84

415

175

85+

187

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,206	20.6%
18 and over	8,513	79.4%
65 and over	2,292	21.4%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.3%

Black or African American 6.3%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	9,442	86.3%
Black or African American	692	6.3%
Two or more races	496	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	224	2%
Asian	56	0.5%
Other race	33	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.1%	50.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	16.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	0.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$56,483

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.8%

$50k–$100k 25.0%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,000
Median rent / month	$740
Owner occupied	76.5%
Renter occupied	23.5%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	14.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	17.0%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	12.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	29.7%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	43.5%
3 or more	18.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.4%
Electricity	33.6%
Propane / LP gas	13.1%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,299	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	194	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	669	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,055	25.0%
Households with children under 18	1,296	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,501	35.6%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	24.7%
Married	57.7%	47.0%
Separated	0.4%	1.7%
Widowed	2.2%	12.3%
Divorced	10.0%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 35.0%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	136	6.9%
Kindergarten	49	2.5%
Elementary school	1,036	52.3%
High school	586	29.6%
College / grad school	175	8.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Retail trade 15.1%

Transportation & utilities 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Construction 7.1%

Public administration 6.0%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Other services 5.4%

Professional & management 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.4%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	28.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.9%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.1%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 15.5%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 19.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	9.1%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	720	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	22.1%
65 and over	41.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.0%
Public insurance	48.6%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,232	95.5%
Spanish	93	0.9%
Other Indo-European	62	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.0%
Other languages	18	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,539	98.3%
Born in same state	10,531	98.2%
Born in different state	5,085	47.4%
Foreign born	8	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	180	1.7%
Not a US citizen	78	43.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,471	13.7%
Italian	1,470	13.7%
Arab	753	7%
Polish	89	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	39	0.4%
Irish	37	0.3%
German	31	0.3%
Norwegian	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	83.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62960

What city is ZIP code 62960 in?

ZIP code 62960 is primarily assigned to Metropolis, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62960 in?

ZIP code 62960 falls within Massac County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62960 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 62960 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62960?

The median home value in ZIP code 62960 is $119,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 62960?

ZIP code 62960 has an estimated population of 10,719 residents, with a density of 95 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62960?

The median household income in ZIP code 62960 is $56,483, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62960 in?

ZIP code 62960 observes the CST timezone.