62963 ZIP Code — Mound City, IL

Pulaski County, Illinois

ZIP code 62963 is located in Mound City, Illinois, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 4.18 square miles and serves a population of 798 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62963

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $46,100. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $37,500. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% 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 31 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 62963 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

798

population

4.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62963 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62963

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62963. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mound City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62996 Villa Ridge (4.3 mi) 62964 Mounds (4.3 mi) 42024 Barlow (4.8 mi) 62914 Cairo (5.9 mi) 62970 Olmsted (8.8 mi) 42056 La Center (9.6 mi) 62976 Pulaski (9.7 mi) 62969 Olive Branch (11.2 mi) 62988 Tamms (11.9 mi) 42053 Kevil (12 mi) 62992 Ullin (12.5 mi) 42087 Wickliffe (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	798
Population density	191 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	4.18 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	37.0903
Longitude	-89.1611
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	58.5%	58.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	31.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	8.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

798

Population

191

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$37,500

Median household income

$20,221

Per capita income

$46,100

Median home value

$631

Median monthly rent

44.4%

Home ownership

18.4%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

189

Housing units

7.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

111

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	228	28.6%
18 and over	570	71.4%
65 and over	126	15.8%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.4%

Black or African American 43.2%

Two or more races 3.4%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	418	52.4%
Black or African American	345	43.2%
Two or more races	27	3.4%
Asian	8	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.5%	58.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	31.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	8.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 10.8%

$10k–$15k 14.7%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.8%
$10k–$15k	14.7%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
Median income	$37,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 55.3%

$50k–$100k 28.2%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$46,100
Median rent / month	$631
Owner occupied	44.4%
Renter occupied	55.6%
Vacant	27.0%
Single-family detached	51.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.2%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	21.4%
1960–1969	16.4%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	23.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.6%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	49.4%
4 bedrooms	7.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.4%
1 vehicle	42.2%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	9.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.2%
Electricity	63.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	70	30.2%
Cohabiting couple	6	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	64	27.6%
Female householder, no spouse	92	39.7%
Households with children under 18	86	37.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	36.6%
Average household size	3.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.6%	32.1%
Married	39.6%	42.0%
Separated	0.8%	2.7%
Widowed	3.5%	16.5%
Divorced	19.4%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 57.3%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 2.0%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	7.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	19	8.9%
Elementary school	109	50.9%
High school	75	35.0%
College / grad school	11	5.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.7%

Retail trade 33.0%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Public administration 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Other services 1.7%

Construction 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.7%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	46.7%
Natural resources & construction	3.0%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.0%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	55.7%
Carpool	40.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 18.4%

Under 18 years 23.7%

18 and over 16.3%

Married-couple families 18.6%

Female-led households 47.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.7%
Retirement income	13.8%
Supplemental Security	9.1%
Cash public assistance	21.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.9%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	53.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	1.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	33.1%
65 and over	67.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	27.1%
Public insurance	67.2%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	773	96.9%
Spanish	21	2.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	770	96.5%
Born in same state	770	96.5%
Born in different state	520	65.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	28	3.5%
Not a US citizen	26	92.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	43	5.4%
Italian	23	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.1%
Internet access	66.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62963

What city is ZIP code 62963 in?

ZIP code 62963 is primarily assigned to Mound City, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62963 in?

ZIP code 62963 falls within Pulaski County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62963?

8% 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 62963 mostly rentals?

56% of occupied units in ZIP code 62963 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 62963 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 62963 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62963?

18% of residents in ZIP code 62963 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 62963 in?

ZIP code 62963 observes the CST timezone.