62907 ZIP Code — Ava, IL

Jackson County, Illinois

ZIP code 62907 is located in Ava, Illinois, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 94.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,873 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62907

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $132,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,938. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 43% 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 24 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 (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 62907 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,873

population

94.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62907 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62907

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62907. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ava	Acceptable
Ava	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62916 Campbell Hill (5.6 mi) 62950 Jacob (8.4 mi) 62280 Rockwood (8.6 mi) 62940 Gorham (9.5 mi) 62994 Vergennes (10.1 mi) 62272 Percy (10.6 mi) 62966 Murphysboro (11.8 mi) 62238 Cutler (12.7 mi) 62288 Steeleville (13 mi) 63748 Frohna (14 mi) 62233 Chester (16.1 mi) 62932 Elkville (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,873
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	94.22 sq mi
Water area	2.71 sq mi
Latitude	37.8663
Longitude	-89.5104
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.0%	58.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	23.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.4%	3.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,873

Population

People per sq mi

36.2

Median age

$64,938

Median household income

$28,898

Per capita income

$132,100

Median home value

$671

Median monthly rent

87.9%

Home ownership

22.3%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

744

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

110

Under 5

127

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

102

45–54

116

55–59

60–64

124

65–74

143

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	574	30.6%
18 and over	1,299	69.4%
65 and over	391	20.9%
Median age	36.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.7%

Two or more races 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,858	98.7%
Two or more races	13	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.5%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.0%	58.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	23.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.4%	3.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 21.8%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	21.8%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	19.5%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$64,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.7%

$50k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 25.7%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

$500k–$1M 5.1%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,100
Median rent / month	$671
Owner occupied	87.9%
Renter occupied	12.1%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	84.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.5%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	17.0%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	21.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	39.9%
3 bedrooms	38.6%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.0%
1 vehicle	11.6%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	36.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.1%
Electricity	51.9%
Propane / LP gas	20.7%
Fuel oil	3.6%
Wood	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	386	59.7%
Cohabiting couple	20	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	87	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	154	23.8%
Households with children under 18	205	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	265	41.0%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.2%	28.2%
Married	68.0%	48.3%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	15.2%
Divorced	8.7%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 31.4%

Some college, no degree 28.8%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	5.5%
Kindergarten	2	0.5%
Elementary school	187	42.9%
High school	123	28.2%
College / grad school	100	22.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Construction 15.5%

Manufacturing 11.5%

Retail trade 10.4%

Other services 7.2%

Public administration 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Information 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Professional & management 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.9%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	19.4%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.6%
Government	21.9%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 22.3%

Under 18 years 38.0%

18 and over 15.4%

Married-couple families 14.8%

Female-led households 5.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	39.1%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	98	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	48.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.6%
Public insurance	36.1%
No insurance	18.8%
Uninsured under 19	36.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,636	87.3%
Spanish	93	5.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	93	5.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,873	100.0%
Born in same state	1,844	98.5%
Born in different state	1,560	83.3%
Foreign born	29	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	139	7.4%
French	128	6.8%
Arab	71	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	0.4%
Polish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	77.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62907

What city is ZIP code 62907 in?

ZIP code 62907 is primarily assigned to Ava, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62907 in?

ZIP code 62907 falls within Jackson County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62907 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 62907 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 62907 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 62907 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62907?

22% of residents in ZIP code 62907 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62907 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 62907 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 62907 in?

ZIP code 62907 observes the CST timezone.