62942 ZIP Code — Grand Tower, IL

Jackson County, Illinois

ZIP code 62942 is located in Grand Tower, Illinois, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 24.91 square miles and serves a population of 565 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62942

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 $28,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,625. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% 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 62942 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

565

population

24.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62942 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62942

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62942. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grand Tower	Acceptable
Grand Tower	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63732 Altenburg (6.3 mi) 62940 Gorham (6.8 mi) 62998 Wolf Lake (7.8 mi) 62905 Alto Pass (9 mi) 63748 Frohna (9 mi) 62950 Jacob (9.4 mi) 62903 Carbondale (10.6 mi) 62966 Murphysboro (12 mi) 63770 Old Appleton (13.3 mi) 62920 Cobden (15.1 mi) 62952 Jonesboro (15.8 mi) 62901 Carbondale (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	565
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	24.91 sq mi
Water area	1.57 sq mi
Latitude	37.6354
Longitude	-89.4687
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	49.4%	58.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	23.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.8%	3.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

565

Population

People per sq mi

34.7

Median age

$60,625

Median household income

$28,531

Per capita income

$28,300

Median home value

$630

Median monthly rent

80.4%

Home ownership

20.4%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

243

Housing units

5.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	137	24.2%
18 and over	428	75.8%
65 and over	71	12.6%
Median age	34.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.9%

Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

Two or more races 5.4%

Other race 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	522	85.9%
Hispanic or Latino	43	7.1%
Two or more races	33	5.4%
Other race	10	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.4%	58.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	23.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.8%	3.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$200k+ 8.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	21.9%
$100k–$150k	8.9%
$200k+	8.9%
Median income	$60,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 75.6%

$50k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 2.2%

$300k–$500k 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$28,300
Median rent / month	$630
Owner occupied	80.4%
Renter occupied	19.6%
Vacant	22.0%
Single-family detached	74.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	0.3%
1990–1999	4.2%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	22.6%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	16.4%
1939 or earlier	13.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.9%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	36.9%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	32.6%
2 vehicles	41.5%
3 or more	25.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.4%
Electricity	38.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	86	38.4%
Cohabiting couple	53	23.7%
Male householder, no spouse	25	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	60	26.8%
Households with children under 18	60	26.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	56	25.0%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.7%	26.1%
Married	38.7%	39.2%
Separated	3.3%	4.5%
Widowed	0.5%	14.0%
Divorced	18.9%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 31.5%

Associate's degree 17.2%

Bachelor's degree 5.3%

Graduate / professional 0.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	5.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	17.2%
Kindergarten	31	19.7%
Elementary school	34	21.7%
High school	28	17.8%
College / grad school	37	23.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.7%

Manufacturing 18.7%

Transportation & utilities 14.9%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Public administration 6.7%

Wholesale trade 5.6%

Professional & management 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Retail trade 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Construction 1.5%

Other services 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	35.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	21.3%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.9%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.6

Poverty

All people 20.4%

Under 18 years 26.0%

18 and over 18.7%

Married-couple families 10.5%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.7%
Retirement income	29.5%
Supplemental Security	12.1%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	40.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.5%
Public insurance	46.0%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	505	89.4%
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)	542	95.9%
Born in same state	542	95.9%
Born in different state	453	80.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	23	4.1%
Not a US citizen	5	21.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	62	11%
Arab	37	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	32	5.7%
English	6	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62942

What city is ZIP code 62942 in?

ZIP code 62942 is primarily assigned to Grand Tower, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62942 in?

ZIP code 62942 falls within Jackson County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62942?

6% 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 62942?

20% of residents in ZIP code 62942 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 62942 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 62942 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62942?

The median home value in ZIP code 62942 is $28,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 62942 in?

ZIP code 62942 observes the CST timezone.