62990 ZIP Code — Thebes, IL

Alexander County, Illinois

ZIP code 62990 is located in Thebes, Illinois, within Alexander County. It covers approximately 43.99 square miles and serves a population of 1,155 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62990

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $120,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,583. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 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 62990 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,155

population

43.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62990 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62990

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62990. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thebes	Acceptable
Thebes	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62969 Olive Branch (2.9 mi) 62988 Tamms (6.6 mi) 63780 Scott City (6.8 mi) 62957 Mc Clure (9.2 mi) 62976 Pulaski (10 mi) 62964 Mounds (10.1 mi) 63736 Benton (10.1 mi) 62914 Cairo (11 mi) 63703 Cape Girardeau (11.1 mi) 62996 Villa Ridge (12.1 mi) 62963 Mound City (14.1 mi) 62992 Ullin (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,155
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	43.99 sq mi
Water area	1.51 sq mi
Latitude	37.1852
Longitude	-89.3869
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	44.7%	67.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	23.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	7.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	10.3%	1.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,155

Population

People per sq mi

32.3

Median age

$63,583

Median household income

$23,076

Per capita income

$120,400

Median home value

$690

Median monthly rent

90.0%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

421

Housing units

11.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	394	34.1%
18 and over	761	65.9%
65 and over	249	21.6%
Median age	32.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Black or African American 2%

Asian 1%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,111	96.2%
Black or African American	23	2%
Asian	11	1%
Two or more races	10	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	67.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	23.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	7.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	10.3%	1.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 33.6%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	33.6%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	7.2%
Median income	$63,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.4%

$50k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k–$300k 11.1%

$300k–$500k 13.1%

$500k–$1M 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,400
Median rent / month	$690
Owner occupied	90.0%
Renter occupied	10.0%
Vacant	29.1%
Single-family detached	77.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	17.0%
1980–1989	24.5%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	17.2%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	11.0%
1939 or earlier	3.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	62.5%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	36.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.2%
Electricity	61.7%
Propane / LP gas	21.5%
Wood	6.9%
No fuel used	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	246	76.6%
Cohabiting couple	8	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	27	8.4%
Female householder, no spouse	40	12.5%
Households with children under 18	97	30.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	140	43.6%
Average household size	3.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.6%	23.4%
Married	77.7%	59.3%
Separated	0.9%	8.9%
Widowed	4.0%	3.0%
Divorced	3.8%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 38.3%

Some college, no degree 33.4%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	8.0%
Kindergarten	41	13.7%
Elementary school	189	63.0%
High school	45	15.0%
College / grad school	1	0.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Wholesale trade 17.9%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Manufacturing 14.9%

Construction 10.3%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Professional & management 7.6%

Public administration 7.6%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Retail trade 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	27.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.6%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	13.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 10.9%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 11.4%

Female-led households 63.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.6%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	10.9%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	61.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	11.9%
18–64 years	20.1%
65 and over	18.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.1%
Public insurance	46.5%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,039	90.0%
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)	1,144	99.0%
Born in same state	1,143	99.0%
Born in different state	578	50.0%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	11	1.0%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	223	19.3%
Italian	129	11.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	45	3.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.8%
Internet access	78.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62990

What city is ZIP code 62990 in?

ZIP code 62990 is primarily assigned to Thebes, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62990 in?

ZIP code 62990 falls within Alexander County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62990 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 62990 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 62990 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 62990 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 62990 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 62990 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62990?

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

What timezone is ZIP code 62990 in?

ZIP code 62990 observes the CST timezone.