62954 ZIP Code — Junction, IL

Gallatin County, Illinois

ZIP code 62954 is located in Junction, Illinois, within Gallatin County. It covers approximately 49.18 square miles and serves a population of 590 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62954

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $100,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($55,977) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62954 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

590

population

49.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62954 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62954

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62954. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Junction	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62984 Shawneetown (5.7 mi) 62934 Equality (6.1 mi) 62979 Ridgway (7 mi) 62931 Elizabethtown (10.6 mi) 62919 Cave In Rock (11.6 mi) 62871 Omaha (11.9 mi) 62930 Eldorado (13.9 mi) 62867 New Haven (14.6 mi) 42459 Sturgis (15.6 mi) 62946 Harrisburg (16.3 mi) 62947 Herod (16.7 mi) 42437 Morganfield (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	590
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	49.18 sq mi
Water area	0.46 sq mi
Latitude	37.6954
Longitude	-88.2448
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	35.2%	53.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	47.4%	30.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	12.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	4.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

590

Population

People per sq mi

62.4

Median age

$55,977

Median household income

$56,096

Per capita income

$100,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.9%

Home ownership

26.4%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

288

Housing units

8.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	74	12.5%
18 and over	516	87.5%
65 and over	250	42.4%
Median age	62.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%

Two or more races 3.4%

Group	Count	%
White	549	93.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	3.6%
Two or more races	20	3.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.2%	53.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	47.4%	30.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	12.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	4.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 16.1%

$10k–$15k 11.4%

$15k–$25k 0.7%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 1.0%

$50k–$75k 52.3%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 2.7%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.1%
$10k–$15k	11.4%
$15k–$25k	0.7%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	1.0%
$50k–$75k	52.3%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	2.7%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$55,977

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 47.0%

$100k–$150k 39.2%

$200k–$300k 1.5%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.9%
Renter occupied	10.1%
Vacant	6.3%
Single-family detached	74.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	17.9%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	15.1%
1990–1999	17.6%
1980–1989	1.9%
1970–1979	27.4%
1960–1969	1.3%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	18.2%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	15.7%
3 bedrooms	70.8%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.7%
1 vehicle	19.1%
2 vehicles	65.4%
3 or more	4.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.7%
Electricity	14.1%
Propane / LP gas	36.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	184	61.7%
Cohabiting couple	12	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	50	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	52	17.4%
Households with children under 18	52	17.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	154	51.7%
Average household size	1.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.4%	13.5%
Married	70.8%	73.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	13.3%	4.9%
Divorced	8.5%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 17.5%

HS graduate 40.2%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 3.3%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.9%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	14.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	5	71.4%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	1	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 49.3%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Construction 10.3%

Finance & real estate 9.6%

Education & healthcare 6.2%

Other services 1.4%

Professional & management 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	9.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	63.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.5%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 26.4%

Under 18 years 91.9%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	40.9%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	17.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.5%
65 and over	37.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.4%
Public insurance	62.2%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	521	88.3%
Spanish	6	1.2%
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)	584	99.0%
Born in same state	584	99.0%
Born in different state	377	63.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	1.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	45	7.6%
French	23	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	21	3.6%
Italian	15	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.5%
Internet access	86.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62954

What city is ZIP code 62954 in?

ZIP code 62954 is primarily assigned to Junction, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62954 in?

ZIP code 62954 falls within Gallatin County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62954 have an older population?

42% of residents in ZIP code 62954 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62954?

26% of residents in ZIP code 62954 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62954?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 62954 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 62954 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 62954 in?

ZIP code 62954 observes the CST timezone.