62940 ZIP Code — Gorham, IL

Jackson County, Illinois

ZIP code 62940 is located in Gorham, Illinois, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 28.15 square miles and serves a population of 729 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62940

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $23,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $50,938. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 62940 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

729

population

28.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62940 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62940

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62940. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gorham	Acceptable
Gorham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62950 Jacob (5.3 mi) 62942 Grand Tower (6.8 mi) 62966 Murphysboro (7.7 mi) 63748 Frohna (9.3 mi) 62907 Ava (9.5 mi) 63732 Altenburg (11.4 mi) 62903 Carbondale (11.5 mi) 62280 Rockwood (12 mi) 62994 Vergennes (13.9 mi) 62905 Alto Pass (14.1 mi) 62901 Carbondale (14.2 mi) 62998 Wolf Lake (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	729
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	28.15 sq mi
Water area	0.72 sq mi
Latitude	37.7344
Longitude	-89.4639
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	35.8%	58.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	56.6%	23.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

729

Population

People per sq mi

23.9

Median age

$50,938

Median household income

$17,975

Per capita income

$23,800

Median home value

$671

Median monthly rent

58.5%

Home ownership

21.4%

Poverty rate

24.2%

Unemployment

201

Housing units

4.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

104

20–24

103

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	183	25.1%
18 and over	546	74.9%
65 and over	61	8.4%
Median age	23.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Two or more races 2.8%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	702	93%
Hispanic or Latino	26	3.4%
Two or more races	21	2.8%
Other race	6	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.8%	58.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	56.6%	23.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 17.0%

$50k–$75k 38.6%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 2.9%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	17.0%
$50k–$75k	38.6%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$100k–$150k	2.9%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
Median income	$50,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 87.9%

$50k–$100k 2.8%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$23,800
Median rent / month	$671
Owner occupied	58.5%
Renter occupied	41.5%
Vacant	19.9%
Single-family detached	88.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.6%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	16.3%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	27.6%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	18.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	63.1%
3 bedrooms	25.6%
4 bedrooms	2.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	49.4%
3 or more	11.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.2%
Electricity	51.0%
Propane / LP gas	22.8%
Wood	2.5%
No fuel used	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	139	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	8	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	54	22.4%
Female householder, no spouse	40	16.6%
Households with children under 18	126	52.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	37	15.4%
Average household size	3.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.7%	5.2%
Married	58.4%	76.5%
Separated	3.3%	7.2%
Widowed	0.4%	4.2%
Divorced	14.3%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 14.6%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 41.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 2.7%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.3%
Bachelor's or higher	4.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	12.1%
Kindergarten	8	13.8%
Elementary school	22	37.9%
High school	13	22.4%
College / grad school	8	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 44.3%

Finance & real estate 14.9%

Education & healthcare 11.9%

Retail trade 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Public administration 4.6%

Manufacturing 2.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Other services 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.0%
Service	7.2%
Sales & office	9.3%
Natural resources & construction	54.1%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.7%
Government	5.7%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.4

Poverty

All people 21.4%

Under 18 years 33.9%

18 and over 17.2%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 42.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	16.6%
Retirement income	8.3%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	58.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	42.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.4%
Public insurance	36.4%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	613	84.1%
Spanish	6	1.0%
Other Indo-European	6	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	718	98.5%
Born in same state	714	97.9%
Born in different state	654	89.7%
Foreign born	4	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	11	1.5%
Not a US citizen	6	54.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	276	37.9%
Italian	38	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	30	4.1%
Arab	13	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.1%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62940

What city is ZIP code 62940 in?

ZIP code 62940 is primarily assigned to Gorham, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62940 in?

ZIP code 62940 falls within Jackson County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62940?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62940?

21% of residents in ZIP code 62940 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62940?

The median home value in ZIP code 62940 is $23,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 62940?

ZIP code 62940 has an estimated population of 729 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62940 in?

ZIP code 62940 observes the CST timezone.