62969 ZIP Code — Olive Branch, IL

Alexander County, Illinois

ZIP code 62969 is located in Olive Branch, Illinois, within Alexander County. It covers approximately 14.31 square miles and serves a population of 342 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62969

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $82,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 2% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 62969 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.

342

population

14.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62969 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62969

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62969. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Olive Branch	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62990 Thebes (2.9 mi) 62988 Tamms (5.7 mi) 62964 Mounds (7.3 mi) 62976 Pulaski (8.2 mi) 62914 Cairo (8.4 mi) 63780 Scott City (9.1 mi) 62996 Villa Ridge (9.4 mi) 62963 Mound City (11.2 mi) 62957 Mc Clure (11.4 mi) 63736 Benton (11.4 mi) 62992 Ullin (13.3 mi) 62970 Olmsted (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	342
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	14.31 sq mi
Water area	2.80 sq mi
Latitude	37.1646
Longitude	-89.3417
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	50.0%	67.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	44.7%	23.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	7.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

342

Population

People per sq mi

60.1

Median age

Median household income

$36,664

Per capita income

$82,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

19.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

174

Housing units

2.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	38	11.1%
18 and over	304	88.9%
65 and over	66	19.3%
Median age	60.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.7%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	341	99.7%
Two or more races	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.0%	67.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	44.7%	23.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	7.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	8.8%

$10k–$15k 19.8%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 23.0%

$50k–$75k 7.9%

$75k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	19.8%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	23.0%
$50k–$75k	7.9%
$75k–$100k	22.2%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.7%

$50k–$100k 32.7%

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 29.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	37.6%
Single-family detached	69.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	31.7%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	20.8%
1939 or earlier	5.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	37.6%
3 bedrooms	59.4%
4 bedrooms	0.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.8%
1 vehicle	12.7%
2 vehicles	50.0%
3 or more	17.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.0%
Electricity	40.5%
Propane / LP gas	40.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	60	47.6%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.8%
Male householder, no spouse	21	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	44	34.9%
Households with children under 18	24	19.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	74	58.7%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	2.5%	38.7%
Married	40.1%	35.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	25.4%
Divorced	57.4%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.7%

HS graduate 58.7%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 0.4%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.2%
Bachelor's or higher	2.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	26	89.7%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	3	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.5%

Transportation & utilities 23.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 22.3%

Education & healthcare 12.6%

Professional & management 6.7%

Construction 2.9%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	7.1%
Service	28.2%
Sales & office	2.1%
Natural resources & construction	2.5%
Production & transportation	60.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.7%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	12.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.8

Poverty

All people 19.6%

Under 18 years 68.4%

18 and over 13.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.7%
Retirement income	7.1%
Supplemental Security	19.8%
Cash public assistance	19.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.8%
65 and over	69.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.0%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	17.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	330	96.5%
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)	342	100.0%
Born in same state	342	100.0%
Born in different state	243	71.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	32	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	13	3.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	84.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62969

What city is ZIP code 62969 in?

ZIP code 62969 is primarily assigned to Olive Branch, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62969 in?

ZIP code 62969 falls within Alexander County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62969?

2% 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 62969?

20% of residents in ZIP code 62969 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62969 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 62969 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62969?

The median home value in ZIP code 62969 is $82,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62969 in?

ZIP code 62969 observes the CST timezone.