62939 ZIP Code — Goreville, IL

Johnson County, Illinois

ZIP code 62939 is located in Goreville, Illinois, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 44.71 square miles and serves a population of 2,693 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62939

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($65,774) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 47% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62939 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,693
population
44.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62939 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62939

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62939. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Goreville Acceptable
Goreville Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62912 Buncombe (5.2 mi) 62995 Vienna (9.5 mi) 62958 Makanda (9.7 mi) 62972 Ozark (9.8 mi) 62922 Creal Springs (10.7 mi) 62902 Carbondale (11 mi) 62906 Anna (11.5 mi) 62920 Cobden (12.4 mi) 62967 New Burnside (13.3 mi) 62923 Cypress (13.6 mi) 62985 Simpson (14.1 mi) 62926 Dongola (14.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,693
Population density 60 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 087
Geography
Land area 44.71 sq mi
Water area 0.62 sq mi
Latitude 37.5374
Longitude -88.9951
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 43.2% 45.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 36.9% 34.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 18.6% 18.1% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.3% 2.3% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,693
Population
60
People per sq mi
49.9
Median age
$65,774
Median household income
$39,677
Per capita income
$150,200
Median home value
$720
Median monthly rent
92.7%
Home ownership
6.8%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
1,398
Housing units
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
41
Under 5
45
72
5–9
78
73
10–14
80
70
15–19
75
93
20–24
100
100
25–34
108
106
35–44
116
192
45–54
208
109
55–59
119
102
60–64
110
161
65–74
174
128
75–84
138
46
85+
49
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1844516.5%
18 and over2,24883.5%
65 and over69625.8%
Median age49.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%
Two or more races 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
GroupCount%
White2,63597.2%
Two or more races582.1%
Hispanic or Latino170.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.2% 45.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 36.9% 34.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 18.6% 18.1% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.3% 2.3% 8.8%
Under $10k 2.7%
$10k–$15k 1.6%
$15k–$25k 3.0%
$25k–$35k 15.1%
$35k–$50k 10.9%
$50k–$75k 21.3%
$75k–$100k 16.6%
$100k–$150k 19.0%
$150k–$200k 4.8%
$200k+ 5.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.7%
$10k–$15k1.6%
$15k–$25k3.0%
$25k–$35k15.1%
$35k–$50k10.9%
$50k–$75k21.3%
$75k–$100k16.6%
$100k–$150k19.0%
$150k–$200k4.8%
$200k+5.1%
Median income$65,774

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%
$50k–$100k 25.5%
$100k–$150k 14.6%
$150k–$200k 14.3%
$200k–$300k 10.8%
$300k–$500k 22.3%
$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$150,200
Median rent / month$720
Owner occupied92.7%
Renter occupied7.3%
Vacant26.3%
Single-family detached75.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes17.7%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.49

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.2%
2010–201912.7%
2000–200916.2%
1990–199920.6%
1980–198912.9%
1970–197913.1%
1960–19698.7%
1950–19594.4%
1940–19496.3%
1939 or earlier4.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.2%
2 bedrooms17.9%
3 bedrooms64.0%
4 bedrooms11.8%
5+ bedrooms5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.4%
1 vehicle33.5%
2 vehicles40.1%
3 or more25.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas20.9%
Electricity59.4%
Propane / LP gas16.0%
Wood2.7%
No fuel used0.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family59154.3%
Cohabiting couple423.9%
Male householder, no spouse19417.8%
Female householder, no spouse26224.1%
Households with children under 1821820.0%
Households with seniors (65+)46843.0%
Average household size2.47

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.0%18.2%
Married57.4%55.5%
Separated0.8%0.0%
Widowed3.1%9.9%
Divorced12.7%16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%
Some HS, no diploma 5.2%
HS graduate 28.0%
Some college, no degree 21.0%
Associate's degree 14.8%
Bachelor's degree 17.3%
Graduate / professional 11.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.8%
Bachelor's or higher29.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool477.5%
Kindergarten457.2%
Elementary school23537.7%
High school6610.6%
College / grad school23036.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.2%
Manufacturing 13.5%
Public administration 12.1%
Retail trade 10.7%
Construction 8.5%
Agriculture & mining 3.7%
Transportation & utilities 3.3%
Wholesale trade 2.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%
Other services 2.3%
Professional & management 1.8%
Finance & real estate 1.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.9%
Service21.8%
Sales & office24.0%
Natural resources & construction9.0%
Production & transportation12.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.5%
Government22.5%
Self-employed4.0%
Unpaid family workers1.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.9%
Carpool6.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.1%
Work from home8.1%
Other means1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)25.8

Poverty

All people 6.8%
Under 18 years 6.3%
18 and over 6.9%
Married-couple families 3.4%
Female-led households 11.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.7%
Retirement income38.9%
Supplemental Security3.9%
Cash public assistance0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP8.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.7%
High blood pressure35.7%
High cholesterol35.5%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart disease7.4%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis29.7%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease7.8%
Cancer8.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.3%
Binge drinking14.4%
No physical activity23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.7%
Depression17.6%
Fair or poor health13.9%
Poor mental health12.2%
Poor physical health10.2%
No health insurance9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.2%
Visited dentist66.3%
Cholesterol screening91.3%
Teeth loss12.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2159.6%
Disability%
Any disability12.7%
Under 181.8%
18–64 years10.8%
65 and over24.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.4%
Public insurance43.5%
No insurance7.9%
Uninsured under 194.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,60796.8%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,67799.4%
Born in same state2,66098.8%
Born in different state2,06776.8%
Foreign born170.6%
Naturalized citizen160.6%
Not a US citizen16100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French48818.1%
Italian26910%
Arab1575.8%
AncestryCount%
Polish200.7%
English100.4%
Irish80.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.4%
Internet access91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62939

What city is ZIP code 62939 in?

ZIP code 62939 is primarily assigned to Goreville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62939 in?

ZIP code 62939 falls within Johnson County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62939 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 62939 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62939 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 62939 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 62939 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 62939 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62939?

The median home value in ZIP code 62939 is $150,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 62939 in?

ZIP code 62939 observes the CST timezone.

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