62974 ZIP Code — Pittsburg, IL

Williamson County, Illinois

ZIP code 62974 is located in Pittsburg, Illinois, within Williamson County. It covers approximately 25.85 square miles and serves a population of 1,523 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62974

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,469. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 36% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 62974 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,523

population

25.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62974 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62974

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62974. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pittsburg	Acceptable
Pittsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62959 Marion (5.5 mi) 62951 Johnston City (7.6 mi) 62890 Thompsonville (8.7 mi) 62896 West Frankfort (9.8 mi) 62935 Galatia (10 mi) 62987 Stonefort (10.4 mi) 62917 Carrier Mills (10.5 mi) 62922 Creal Springs (11.6 mi) 62933 Energy (12.2 mi) 62948 Herrin (12.4 mi) 62967 New Burnside (13.8 mi) 62874 Orient (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,523
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	199

Geography
Land area	25.85 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	37.7755
Longitude	-88.8016
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	44.6%	48.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	18.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,523

Population

People per sq mi

48.1

Median age

$65,469

Median household income

$37,086

Per capita income

$156,400

Median home value

$844

Median monthly rent

89.8%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

676

Housing units

24.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

102

45–54

110

55–59

106

60–64

114

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	266	17.5%
18 and over	1,257	82.5%
65 and over	279	18.3%
Median age	48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,474	95.7%
Two or more races	29	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	18	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.8%
Asian	8	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	48.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	18.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 1.7%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 38.1%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	1.7%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	38.1%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	11.5%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$65,469

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 27.6%

$200k–$300k 9.0%

$300k–$500k 14.5%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,400
Median rent / month	$844
Owner occupied	89.8%
Renter occupied	10.2%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	75.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	18.6%
1990–1999	21.3%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	5.7%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	14.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	54.6%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.3%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	49.2%
3 or more	22.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.2%
Electricity	68.4%
Propane / LP gas	9.6%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	333	51.5%
Cohabiting couple	34	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	89	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	190	29.4%
Households with children under 18	167	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	243	37.6%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.8%	27.4%
Married	57.8%	50.1%
Separated	4.3%	0.3%
Widowed	3.2%	11.1%
Divorced	15.8%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 18.6%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	24.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	2.6%
Kindergarten	11	4.0%
Elementary school	139	51.1%
High school	68	25.0%
College / grad school	47	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Finance & real estate 18.8%

Retail trade 11.3%

Construction 8.7%

Public administration 7.5%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Other services 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Information 2.0%

Professional & management 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	6.4%
Sales & office	26.6%
Natural resources & construction	26.4%
Production & transportation	6.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.5%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 4.1%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 15.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	48.3%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	157	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	19.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.4%
Public insurance	42.7%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	9.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,471	96.6%
Spanish	9	0.6%
Other Indo-European	9	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,499	98.4%
Born in same state	1,490	97.8%
Born in different state	1,168	76.7%
Foreign born	9	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	24	1.6%
Not a US citizen	17	70.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	232	15.2%
French	163	10.7%
Arab	138	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	31	2%
English	4	0.3%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62974

What city is ZIP code 62974 in?

ZIP code 62974 is primarily assigned to Pittsburg, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62974 in?

ZIP code 62974 falls within Williamson County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62974 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 62974 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62974 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 62974 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 62974 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 62974 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62974?

The median home value in ZIP code 62974 is $156,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 62974 in?

ZIP code 62974 observes the CST timezone.