62972 ZIP Code — Ozark, IL

Johnson County, Illinois

ZIP code 62972 is located in Ozark, Illinois, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 53.68 square miles and serves a population of 1,128 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62972

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $176,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,750. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 48% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62972 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,128
population
53.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62972 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62972

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62972. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Ozark Acceptable
Ozark Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62922 Creal Springs (3.6 mi) 62967 New Burnside (3.7 mi) 62985 Simpson (7.4 mi) 62939 Goreville (9.8 mi) 62987 Stonefort (9.8 mi) 62995 Vienna (10.1 mi) 62959 Marion (12 mi) 62928 Eddyville (12.5 mi) 62917 Carrier Mills (13.1 mi) 62912 Buncombe (13.2 mi) 62943 Grantsburg (13.9 mi) 62974 Pittsburg (15.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,128
Population density 21 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 087
Geography
Land area 53.68 sq mi
Water area 1.92 sq mi
Latitude 37.5559
Longitude -88.8187
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 27.2% 45.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 42.0% 34.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 25.0% 18.1% 24.4%
Over $200k 5.8% 2.3% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,128
Population
21
People per sq mi
53.1
Median age
$78,750
Median household income
$37,927
Per capita income
$176,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
96.4%
Home ownership
4.2%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
754
Housing units
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
27
Under 5
27
31
5–9
30
19
10–14
19
34
15–19
33
42
20–24
41
49
25–34
48
25
35–44
25
71
45–54
68
63
55–59
61
48
60–64
47
128
65–74
125
34
75–84
33
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1820318.0%
18 and over92582.0%
65 and over32028.4%
Median age53.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Other race 8.9%
Two or more races 1%
Asian 1%
GroupCount%
White99279.3%
Hispanic or Latino1239.8%
Other race1118.9%
Two or more races131%
Asian121%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 27.2% 45.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 42.0% 34.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 25.0% 18.1% 24.4%
Over $200k 5.8% 2.3% 8.8%
Under $10k 2.1%
$10k–$15k 0.8%
$15k–$25k 1.3%
$25k–$35k 12.6%
$35k–$50k 14.7%
$50k–$75k 9.3%
$75k–$100k 26.3%
$100k–$150k 18.1%
$150k–$200k 8.2%
$200k+ 6.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.1%
$10k–$15k0.8%
$15k–$25k1.3%
$25k–$35k12.6%
$35k–$50k14.7%
$50k–$75k9.3%
$75k–$100k26.3%
$100k–$150k18.1%
$150k–$200k8.2%
$200k+6.5%
Median income$78,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%
$50k–$100k 7.9%
$100k–$150k 11.6%
$150k–$200k 29.9%
$200k–$300k 33.8%
$300k–$500k 5.0%
$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$176,500
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied96.4%
Renter occupied3.6%
Vacant38.4%
Single-family detached74.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes24.5%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.21

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201919.8%
2000–200922.6%
1990–199918.2%
1980–198918.7%
1970–19799.3%
1960–19693.5%
1950–19593.4%
1940–19493.9%
1939 or earlier0.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.5%
1 bedroom6.1%
2 bedrooms16.2%
3 bedrooms59.8%
4 bedrooms13.7%
5+ bedrooms0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle22.1%
2 vehicles41.3%
3 or more36.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.3%
Electricity80.4%
Propane / LP gas11.2%
Wood6.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family26455.6%
Cohabiting couple8317.5%
Male householder, no spouse6012.6%
Female householder, no spouse6814.3%
Households with children under 1811223.6%
Households with seniors (65+)22046.3%
Average household size2.37

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.1%22.5%
Married50.8%58.7%
Separated0.0%3.8%
Widowed2.5%9.7%
Divorced20.7%5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%
Some HS, no diploma 5.0%
HS graduate 27.6%
Some college, no degree 30.8%
Associate's degree 17.3%
Bachelor's degree 10.8%
Graduate / professional 5.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.4%
Bachelor's or higher16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2010.7%
Kindergarten3920.9%
Elementary school4524.1%
High school6434.2%
College / grad school1910.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%
Public administration 10.7%
Manufacturing 9.5%
Retail trade 8.2%
Transportation & utilities 7.1%
Professional & management 6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%
Construction 5.7%
Finance & real estate 5.5%
Wholesale trade 4.6%
Other services 4.6%
Agriculture & mining 2.3%
Information 2.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts34.2%
Service24.8%
Sales & office18.7%
Natural resources & construction9.5%
Production & transportation12.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.0%
Government17.2%
Self-employed4.6%
Unpaid family workers8.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.0%
Carpool14.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home5.7%
Other means1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)33.2

Poverty

All people 4.2%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 5.1%
Married-couple families 1.5%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security48.2%
Retirement income53.3%
Supplemental Security6.1%
Cash public assistance3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP7.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.1%
High blood pressure35.5%
High cholesterol36.8%
Diabetes10.8%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis29.2%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease7.6%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.5%
Binge drinking14.9%
No physical activity23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.0%
Depression17.3%
Fair or poor health13.7%
Poor mental health12.0%
Poor physical health10.0%
No health insurance9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.9%
Visited dentist66.6%
Cholesterol screening91.5%
Teeth loss12.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans11612.5%
Disability%
Any disability15.2%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years10.2%
65 and over34.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance59.0%
Public insurance52.7%
No insurance8.7%
Uninsured under 193.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,07495.2%
Spanish262.4%
Other Indo-European222.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages40.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,09096.6%
Born in same state1,08696.3%
Born in different state81972.6%
Foreign born40.4%
Naturalized citizen383.4%
Not a US citizen2360.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab12110.7%
Italian1089.6%
AncestryCount%
French575.1%
English100.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.1%
Internet access91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62972

What city is ZIP code 62972 in?

ZIP code 62972 is primarily assigned to Ozark, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62972 in?

ZIP code 62972 falls within Johnson County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62972 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 62972 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62972 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 62972 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 62972 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 62972 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62972 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 62972 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 62972 in?

ZIP code 62972 observes the CST timezone.

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