62950 ZIP Code — Jacob, IL

Jackson County, Illinois

ZIP code 62950 is located in Jacob, Illinois, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 32.23 square miles and serves a population of 160 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

160

population

32.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62950 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62950

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62950. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jacob	Acceptable
Jacob	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62940 Gorham (5.3 mi) 63748 Frohna (5.7 mi) 62280 Rockwood (7.1 mi) 62907 Ava (8.4 mi) 62942 Grand Tower (9.4 mi) 63732 Altenburg (11 mi) 62916 Campbell Hill (12.2 mi) 62966 Murphysboro (12.5 mi) 63770 Old Appleton (13.6 mi) 62994 Vergennes (16.4 mi) 62903 Carbondale (16.7 mi) 62998 Wolf Lake (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	160
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	32.23 sq mi
Water area	1.17 sq mi
Latitude	37.7503
Longitude	-89.5590
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	27.0%	58.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	41.3%	23.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	31.7%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

160

Population

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$81,813

Median household income

$54,912

Per capita income

$115,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

69.9%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

14.1%

Unemployment

Housing units

37.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	31	19.4%
18 and over	129	80.6%
65 and over	40	25.0%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Two or more races 4.2%

Group	Count	%
White	153	91.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7	4.2%
Two or more races	7	4.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.0%	58.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	41.3%	23.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	31.7%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	8.8%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$200k+ 21.7%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	24.1%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$200k+	21.7%
Median income	$81,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%

$50k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 50.0%

$150k–$200k 20.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	69.9%
Renter occupied	30.1%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	78.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	21.7%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	39.8%
1950–1959	13.3%
1940–1949	10.8%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	43.4%
3 bedrooms	14.5%
4 bedrooms	42.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.1%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	80.7%
Propane / LP gas	19.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	47	56.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	25	30.1%
Female householder, no spouse	11	13.3%
Households with children under 18	21	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	33	39.8%
Average household size	1.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.9%	0.0%
Married	59.5%	80.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	19.3%
Divorced	31.6%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 47.3%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 37.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	37.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	10	58.8%
High school	7	41.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 56.7%

Public administration 17.9%

Finance & real estate 14.9%

Professional & management 10.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.2%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	26.9%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	25.4%
Government	47.8%
Self-employed	26.9%
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)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.0%
Retirement income	42.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	21.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	23.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.2%
65 and over	60.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	91.9%
Public insurance	32.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	146	91.2%
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)	160	100.0%
Born in same state	160	100.0%
Born in different state	105	65.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	8.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.9%
Internet access	78.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62950

What city is ZIP code 62950 in?

ZIP code 62950 is primarily assigned to Jacob, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62950 in?

ZIP code 62950 falls within Jackson County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62950 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 62950 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62950 have a large veteran population?

23% of civilians in ZIP code 62950 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62950?

The median home value in ZIP code 62950 is $115,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 62950?

ZIP code 62950 has an estimated population of 160 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62950 in?

ZIP code 62950 observes the CST timezone.