62924 ZIP Code — De Soto, IL

Jackson County, Illinois

ZIP code 62924 is located in De Soto, Illinois, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 39.68 square miles and serves a population of 2,812 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62924

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 $96,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $57,500.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

2,812
population
39.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62924 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62924

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62924. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
De Soto Acceptable
De Soto Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62932 Elkville (5.7 mi) 62901 Carbondale (5.8 mi) 62966 Murphysboro (7.6 mi) 62918 Carterville (7.6 mi) 62983 Royalton (8.9 mi) 62994 Vergennes (9.2 mi) 62948 Herrin (9.9 mi) 62999 Zeigler (10 mi) 62933 Energy (10.5 mi) 62903 Carbondale (11.8 mi) 62902 Carbondale (11.8 mi) 62865 Mulkeytown (12.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,812
Population density 71 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 077
Geography
Land area 39.68 sq mi
Water area 1.51 sq mi
Latitude 37.8187
Longitude -89.2060
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 46.6% 58.8% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 38.5% 23.5% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 12.3% 13.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 2.6% 3.8% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,812
Population
71
People per sq mi
40.4
Median age
$57,500
Median household income
$29,304
Per capita income
$96,400
Median home value
$836
Median monthly rent
55.4%
Home ownership
12.7%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
795
Housing units
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
59
Under 5
71
77
5–9
94
110
10–14
134
104
15–19
125
62
20–24
74
144
25–34
174
158
35–44
190
206
45–54
248
86
55–59
104
52
60–64
62
145
65–74
175
49
75–84
59
23
85+
27
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1871625.5%
18 and over2,09674.5%
65 and over47817.0%
Median age40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%
Two or more races 4.9%
Black or African American 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White2,61692.7%
Two or more races1384.9%
Black or African American431.5%
Asian110.4%
Hispanic or Latino100.4%
Other race40.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.6% 58.8% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 38.5% 23.5% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 12.3% 13.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 2.6% 3.8% 8.8%
Under $10k 5.6%
$10k–$15k 1.7%
$15k–$25k 6.6%
$25k–$35k 8.8%
$35k–$50k 19.8%
$50k–$75k 26.3%
$75k–$100k 13.7%
$100k–$150k 13.2%
$150k–$200k 3.1%
$200k+ 1.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.6%
$10k–$15k1.7%
$15k–$25k6.6%
$25k–$35k8.8%
$35k–$50k19.8%
$50k–$75k26.3%
$75k–$100k13.7%
$100k–$150k13.2%
$150k–$200k3.1%
$200k+1.3%
Median income$57,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.9%
$50k–$100k 37.6%
$100k–$150k 17.7%
$150k–$200k 14.0%
$200k–$300k 12.5%
$300k–$500k 2.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$96,400
Median rent / month$836
Owner occupied55.4%
Renter occupied44.6%
Vacant9.8%
Single-family detached60.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes17.1%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.43

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.5%
2000–200916.7%
1990–199919.3%
1980–198913.8%
1970–197920.8%
1960–19696.9%
1950–19594.7%
1940–19492.9%
1939 or earlier12.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.5%
1 bedroom2.3%
2 bedrooms41.4%
3 bedrooms46.0%
4 bedrooms9.7%
5+ bedrooms0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.9%
1 vehicle38.2%
2 vehicles38.3%
3 or more19.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas18.7%
Electricity73.0%
Propane / LP gas6.0%
Wood2.3%
No fuel used0.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family47339.4%
Cohabiting couple12110.1%
Male householder, no spouse23119.3%
Female householder, no spouse37531.3%
Households with children under 1837631.3%
Households with seniors (65+)34428.7%
Average household size2.28

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married34.5%24.6%
Married43.5%42.5%
Separated3.9%3.0%
Widowed4.6%6.1%
Divorced13.5%23.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%
Some HS, no diploma 6.5%
HS graduate 30.2%
Some college, no degree 27.1%
Associate's degree 8.9%
Bachelor's degree 13.0%
Graduate / professional 9.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.2%
Bachelor's or higher22.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool121.7%
Kindergarten588.2%
Elementary school33547.5%
High school16523.4%
College / grad school13519.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%
Retail trade 15.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%
Manufacturing 9.0%
Professional & management 6.7%
Transportation & utilities 6.0%
Public administration 5.8%
Construction 5.6%
Finance & real estate 4.6%
Agriculture & mining 4.2%
Other services 3.4%
Information 2.1%
Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.3%
Service18.9%
Sales & office18.2%
Natural resources & construction13.2%
Production & transportation16.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.1%
Government13.8%
Self-employed4.7%
Unpaid family workers0.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.4%
Carpool8.7%
Public transit1.2%
Walk1.4%
Work from home5.7%
Other means1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)20.5

Poverty

All people 12.7%
Under 18 years 7.6%
18 and over 14.4%
Married-couple families 3.4%
Female-led households 11.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security27.8%
Retirement income23.2%
Supplemental Security6.9%
Cash public assistance3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP16.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.7%
High blood pressure33.6%
High cholesterol32.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Heart disease6.5%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma10.8%
Arthritis26.8%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease8.4%
Cancer6.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.0%
Binge drinking15.9%
No physical activity27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.4%
Depression19.9%
Fair or poor health16.5%
Poor mental health14.9%
Poor physical health11.4%
No health insurance11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.8%
Visited dentist58.0%
Cholesterol screening86.9%
Teeth loss17.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1436.8%
Disability%
Any disability23.9%
Under 183.1%
18–64 years26.9%
65 and over44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.0%
Public insurance44.0%
No insurance7.2%
Uninsured under 190.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,68295.4%
Spanish170.6%
Other Indo-European60.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander90.3%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,79299.3%
Born in same state2,78298.9%
Born in different state2,30081.8%
Foreign born100.4%
Naturalized citizen200.7%
Not a US citizen525.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French2739.7%
Italian2689.5%
Arab1766.3%
English200.7%
AncestryCount%
Norwegian190.7%
Polish100.4%
German30.1%
Irish30.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.7%
Internet access95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62924

What city is ZIP code 62924 in?

ZIP code 62924 is primarily assigned to De Soto, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62924 in?

ZIP code 62924 falls within Jackson County, Illinois.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62924?

The median home value in ZIP code 62924 is $96,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 62924?

ZIP code 62924 has an estimated population of 2,812 residents, with a density of 71 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62924?

The median household income in ZIP code 62924 is $57,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62924 in?

ZIP code 62924 observes the CST timezone.

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