62964 ZIP Code — Mounds, IL

Pulaski County, Illinois

ZIP code 62964 is located in Mounds, Illinois, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 25.83 square miles and serves a population of 1,170 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62964

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $29,429. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 62964 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.

1,170

population

25.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62964 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62964

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62964. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mounds	Acceptable
Mounds	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62996 Villa Ridge (2.7 mi) 62963 Mound City (4.3 mi) 62914 Cairo (5.7 mi) 62976 Pulaski (6.2 mi) 62969 Olive Branch (7.3 mi) 62988 Tamms (7.7 mi) 62970 Olmsted (8.1 mi) 42024 Barlow (8.9 mi) 62990 Thebes (10.1 mi) 62992 Ullin (10.3 mi) 42056 La Center (12.8 mi) 42053 Kevil (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,170
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	25.83 sq mi
Water area	0.46 sq mi
Latitude	37.1349
Longitude	-89.2154
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	76.3%	58.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	31.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	3.2%	8.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,170

Population

People per sq mi

48.7

Median age

$29,429

Median household income

$17,265

Per capita income

$85,200

Median home value

$604

Median monthly rent

70.7%

Home ownership

36.0%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

655

Housing units

17.8%

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	214	18.3%
18 and over	956	81.7%
65 and over	278	23.8%
Median age	48.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 68.5%

White 27.5%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	812	68.5%
White	326	27.5%
Two or more races	30	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	16	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.3%	58.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	31.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	3.2%	8.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 12.8%

$10k–$15k 10.8%

$15k–$25k 18.5%

$25k–$35k 12.3%

$35k–$50k 22.5%

$50k–$75k 2.9%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.8%
$10k–$15k	10.8%
$15k–$25k	18.5%
$25k–$35k	12.3%
$35k–$50k	22.5%
$50k–$75k	2.9%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	4.4%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$29,429

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 44.9%

$50k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 4.4%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,200
Median rent / month	$604
Owner occupied	70.7%
Renter occupied	29.3%
Vacant	42.4%
Single-family detached	76.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	2.3%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	11.0%
1960–1969	32.1%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	10.3%
1939 or earlier	17.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.3%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	33.6%
3 bedrooms	51.0%
4 bedrooms	5.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.3%
1 vehicle	51.8%
2 vehicles	28.6%
3 or more	10.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.0%
Electricity	24.7%
Propane / LP gas	19.8%
Wood	1.1%
No fuel used	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	191	42.1%
Cohabiting couple	5	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	68	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	190	41.9%
Households with children under 18	74	16.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	188	41.4%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.3%	28.2%
Married	49.9%	50.5%
Separated	0.4%	3.4%
Widowed	3.9%	7.3%
Divorced	7.5%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 17.5%

HS graduate 27.3%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 13.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	4.0%
Kindergarten	8	3.2%
Elementary school	93	37.2%
High school	58	23.2%
College / grad school	81	32.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 55.3%

Manufacturing 17.7%

Transportation & utilities 11.4%

Professional & management 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Information 2.1%

Construction 1.7%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.5%
Service	31.6%
Sales & office	11.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	24.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	30.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.1%
Carpool	0.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 36.0%

Under 18 years 54.2%

18 and over 32.4%

Married-couple families 8.4%

Female-led households 51.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.6%
Retirement income	38.3%
Supplemental Security	18.1%
Cash public assistance	5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.6%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	17.1%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	34.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	23.4%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	52.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	156	16.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.7%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	26.5%
65 and over	45.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.2%
Public insurance	60.0%
No insurance	15.9%
Uninsured under 19	26.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,119	95.6%
Spanish	4	0.4%
Other Indo-European	4	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,166	99.7%
Born in same state	1,166	99.7%
Born in different state	892	76.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	62	5.3%
Arab	23	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	10	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	60.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62964

What city is ZIP code 62964 in?

ZIP code 62964 is primarily assigned to Mounds, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62964 in?

ZIP code 62964 falls within Pulaski County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62964?

36% of residents in ZIP code 62964 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62964 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 62964 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62964 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 62964 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 62964?

Health data for ZIP code 62964 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 62964 in?

ZIP code 62964 observes the CST timezone.