62957 ZIP Code — Mc Clure, IL

Alexander County, Illinois

ZIP code 62957 is located in Mc Clure, Illinois, within Alexander County. It covers approximately 46.73 square miles and serves a population of 655 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62957

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 $57,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $39,896. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 62957 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

655

population

46.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62957 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62957

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62957. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mc Clure	Acceptable
Mc Clure	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63703 Cape Girardeau (6.7 mi) 62952 Jonesboro (8.4 mi) 63701 Cape Girardeau (9 mi) 62990 Thebes (9.2 mi) 62988 Tamms (9.9 mi) 63780 Scott City (11.4 mi) 62969 Olive Branch (11.4 mi) 62976 Pulaski (13.5 mi) 63755 Jackson (14 mi) 62998 Wolf Lake (14.6 mi) 62926 Dongola (16.1 mi) 62992 Ullin (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	655
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	46.73 sq mi
Water area	3.94 sq mi
Latitude	37.3131
Longitude	-89.4303
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.4%	67.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	23.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	7.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

655

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$39,896

Median household income

$20,544

Per capita income

$57,700

Median home value

$933

Median monthly rent

70.6%

Home ownership

27.3%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

302

Housing units

8.4%

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	139	21.2%
18 and over	516	78.8%
65 and over	107	16.3%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Two or more races 4.3%

Black or African American 1.7%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	615	93.9%
Two or more races	28	4.3%
Black or African American	11	1.7%
Asian	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.4%	67.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	23.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	7.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	7.6%
$150k–$200k	11.7%
Median income	$39,896

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.5%

$50k–$100k 46.8%

$100k–$150k 2.9%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 2.2%

$300k–$500k 1.4%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$57,700
Median rent / month	$933
Owner occupied	70.6%
Renter occupied	29.4%
Vacant	45.3%
Single-family detached	86.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	5.8%
1980–1989	23.1%
1970–1979	29.2%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	13.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	19.2%
3 bedrooms	67.5%
4 bedrooms	6.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	46.7%
3 or more	15.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.4%
Electricity	36.5%
Propane / LP gas	37.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	86	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	6	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	62	31.5%
Female householder, no spouse	43	21.8%
Households with children under 18	43	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	76	38.6%
Average household size	3.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	27.5%
Married	33.6%	40.5%
Separated	3.2%	3.7%
Widowed	7.2%	10.4%
Divorced	24.2%	17.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 50.8%

Some college, no degree 28.6%

Associate's degree 1.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 0.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.5%
Bachelor's or higher	8.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	11.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	72	49.7%
High school	40	27.6%
College / grad school	16	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Retail trade 19.5%

Construction 11.8%

Professional & management 10.0%

Manufacturing 7.7%

Wholesale trade 7.2%

Other services 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Information 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.2%
Service	22.6%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	24.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.7%
Government	4.1%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.9%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 27.3%

Under 18 years 43.0%

18 and over 23.4%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 13.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.1%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	13.2%
Cash public assistance	8.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.2%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	21.0%
65 and over	52.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.6%
Public insurance	65.2%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	632	96.5%
Spanish	13	2.1%
Other Indo-European	12	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	653	99.7%
Born in same state	653	99.7%
Born in different state	269	41.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.3%
Not a US citizen	1	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	79	12.1%
Arab	58	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	32	4.9%
English	10	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.1%
Internet access	68.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62957

What city is ZIP code 62957 in?

ZIP code 62957 is primarily assigned to Mc Clure, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62957 in?

ZIP code 62957 falls within Union County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62957?

27% of residents in ZIP code 62957 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62957?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 62957 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 62957 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62957 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 62957 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 62957 in?

ZIP code 62957 observes the CST timezone.