62914 ZIP Code — Cairo, IL

Alexander County, Illinois

ZIP code 62914 is located in Cairo, Illinois, within Alexander County. It covers approximately 19.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,880 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62914

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $34,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $32,500. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 58% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (18%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 62914 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,880

population

19.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62914 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62914

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62914. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cairo	Acceptable
Cairo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62964 Mounds (5.7 mi) 62963 Mound City (5.9 mi) 62996 Villa Ridge (8 mi) 62969 Olive Branch (8.4 mi) 42024 Barlow (10.1 mi) 63834 Charleston (10.2 mi) 62990 Thebes (11 mi) 62976 Pulaski (11.6 mi) 62988 Tamms (11.9 mi) 62970 Olmsted (13.5 mi) 63736 Benton (14.7 mi) 63780 Scott City (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,880
Population density	94 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	19.96 sq mi
Water area	3.58 sq mi
Latitude	37.0613
Longitude	-89.2625
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	80.6%	67.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	13.4%	23.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	7.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,880

Population

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$32,500

Median household income

$18,913

Per capita income

$34,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

69.4%

Home ownership

26.7%

Poverty rate

12.4%

Unemployment

1,113

Housing units

13.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

135

25–34

144

35–44

45–54

104

55–59

60–64

123

65–74

130

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	357	19.0%
18 and over	1,523	81.0%
65 and over	458	24.4%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 67.6%

White 28.6%

Two or more races 2.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,279	67.6%
White	542	28.6%
Two or more races	43	2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	16	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.6%	67.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	13.4%	23.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	7.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 12.1%

$10k–$15k 12.7%

$15k–$25k 16.6%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 21.3%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.1%
$10k–$15k	12.7%
$15k–$25k	16.6%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	21.3%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	2.6%
$100k–$150k	3.1%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
Median income	$32,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 61.5%

$50k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 12.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$34,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	69.4%
Renter occupied	30.6%
Vacant	50.8%
Single-family detached	67.6%
Large apartment buildings	17.5%
Mobile homes	3.5%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.5%
1990–1999	5.1%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	17.7%
1940–1949	16.0%
1939 or earlier	31.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	15.8%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	30.5%
3 bedrooms	42.4%
4 bedrooms	6.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.3%
1 vehicle	44.4%
2 vehicles	20.2%
3 or more	16.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.6%
Electricity	45.0%
Propane / LP gas	7.8%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	125	19.4%
Cohabiting couple	28	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	179	27.8%
Female householder, no spouse	312	48.4%
Households with children under 18	99	15.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	321	49.8%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.1%	31.0%
Married	21.0%	21.3%
Separated	2.8%	2.0%
Widowed	3.3%	21.9%
Divorced	20.7%	23.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 13.2%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	54	12.2%
Kindergarten	13	2.9%
Elementary school	151	34.1%
High school	187	42.2%
College / grad school	38	8.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.0%

Retail trade 20.6%

Manufacturing 13.8%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Construction 6.3%

Public administration 2.9%

Other services 2.6%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Professional & management 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.4%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	31.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.6%
Government	24.1%
Self-employed	0.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.8%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	4.3%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 26.7%

Under 18 years 34.5%

18 and over 24.9%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 21.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.2%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	10.9%
Cash public assistance	21.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.2%
High blood pressure	47.1%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	18.0%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	10.5%
No physical activity	37.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	25.4%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.2%
Visited dentist	50.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	24.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	121	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.1%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	18.1%
65 and over	61.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.7%
Public insurance	65.8%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,810	96.3%
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)	1,858	98.8%
Born in same state	1,858	98.8%
Born in different state	1,479	78.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	22	1.2%
Not a US citizen	22	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	76	4%
Arab	49	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	31	1.6%
English	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	75.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62914

What city is ZIP code 62914 in?

ZIP code 62914 is primarily assigned to Cairo, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62914 in?

ZIP code 62914 falls within Alexander County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62914 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 62914 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62914?

27% of residents in ZIP code 62914 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62914?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 62914?

Health data for ZIP code 62914 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 62914 in?

ZIP code 62914 observes the CST timezone.