62063 ZIP Code — Medora, IL

Jersey County, Illinois

ZIP code 62063 is located in Medora, Illinois, within Jersey County. It covers approximately 52.36 square miles and serves a population of 977 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62063

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,156. Poverty affects 45% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 62063 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

977

population

52.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62063 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62063

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62063. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Medora	Acceptable
Medora	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62630 Chesterfield (5.5 mi) 62079 Piasa (5.8 mi) 62685 Shipman (8.4 mi) 62081 Rockbridge (8.4 mi) 62012 Brighton (11.5 mi) 62649 Hettick (11.5 mi) 62044 Greenfield (12 mi) 62052 Jerseyville (12 mi) 62054 Kane (12.2 mi) 62022 Dow (14.3 mi) 62014 Bunker Hill (14.8 mi) 62626 Carlinville (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	977
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	52.36 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	39.1999
Longitude	-90.1472
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	42.4%	39.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	24.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	9.0%	7.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

977

Population

People per sq mi

54.6

Median age

$50,156

Median household income

$29,974

Per capita income

$117,700

Median home value

$786

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

44.8%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

382

Housing units

11.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

121

35–44

159

45–54

55–59

60–64

131

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	70	7.2%
18 and over	907	92.8%
65 and over	171	17.5%
Median age	54.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Two or more races 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	970	98.9%
Two or more races	7	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.4%	39.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	24.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	9.0%	7.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 25.1%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 10.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	25.1%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	10.2%
Median income	$50,156

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$50k–$100k 33.8%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 24.2%

$200k–$300k 6.0%

$300k–$500k 13.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,700
Median rent / month	$786
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	88.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	20.4%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	0.7%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	27.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	30.9%
1 vehicle	18.7%
2 vehicles	29.2%
3 or more	21.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.7%
Electricity	30.9%
Propane / LP gas	30.7%
Wood	6.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	172	44.0%
Cohabiting couple	32	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	142	36.3%
Female householder, no spouse	45	11.5%
Households with children under 18	49	12.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	119	30.4%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	32.3%
Married	47.1%	30.8%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	5.0%
Divorced	13.6%	31.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 30.6%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	3.0%
Kindergarten	4	6.1%
Elementary school	19	28.8%
High school	33	50.0%
College / grad school	8	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.4%

Education & healthcare 16.5%

Construction 13.8%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Retail trade 8.8%

Professional & management 5.9%

Other services 5.6%

Wholesale trade 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.4%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.6%
Government	6.4%
Self-employed	21.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.6

Poverty

All people 44.8%

Under 18 years 17.1%

18 and over 47.0%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.6%
Retirement income	49.1%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.4%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	26.0%
65 and over	44.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.8%
Public insurance	56.5%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	956	97.9%
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)	977	100.0%
Born in same state	977	100.0%
Born in different state	643	65.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	429	43.9%
Arab	83	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	69	7.1%
English	19	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	73.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62063

What city is ZIP code 62063 in?

ZIP code 62063 is primarily assigned to Medora, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62063 in?

ZIP code 62063 falls within Macoupin County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62063?

45% of residents in ZIP code 62063 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62063?

12% 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 62063 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 62063 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62063?

The median home value in ZIP code 62063 is $117,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 62063 in?

ZIP code 62063 observes the CST timezone.