62976 ZIP Code — Pulaski, IL

Pulaski County, Illinois

ZIP code 62976 is located in Pulaski, Illinois, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 23.83 square miles and serves a population of 351 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62976

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 $87,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $39,205. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (20%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 62976 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

351

population

23.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62976 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62976

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62976. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pulaski	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62988 Tamms (3.9 mi) 62992 Ullin (5.1 mi) 62996 Villa Ridge (5.5 mi) 62964 Mounds (6.2 mi) 62970 Olmsted (6.2 mi) 62969 Olive Branch (8.2 mi) 62963 Mound City (9.7 mi) 62990 Thebes (10 mi) 62926 Dongola (10.8 mi) 62914 Cairo (11.6 mi) 42024 Barlow (13.2 mi) 62941 Grand Chain (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	351
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	23.83 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	37.2245
Longitude	-89.2125
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	72.2%	58.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	31.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

351

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$39,205

Median household income

$25,770

Per capita income

$87,000

Median home value

$592

Median monthly rent

60.9%

Home ownership

21.9%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

120

Housing units

21.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

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	70	19.9%
18 and over	281	80.1%
65 and over	76	21.7%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.7%

Black or African American 49.3%

Group	Count	%
White	178	50.7%
Black or African American	173	49.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.2%	58.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	31.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 14.3%

$25k–$35k 21.7%

$35k–$50k 19.3%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 3.7%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	14.3%
$25k–$35k	21.7%
$35k–$50k	19.3%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	3.7%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$39,205

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.4%

$50k–$100k 50.0%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k–$300k 8.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,000
Median rent / month	$592
Owner occupied	60.9%
Renter occupied	39.1%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	77.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.6%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	21.3%
1990–1999	2.7%
1980–1989	1.6%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	13.1%
1950–1959	13.1%
1940–1949	25.7%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	38.3%
3 bedrooms	45.4%
4 bedrooms	1.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.4%
1 vehicle	49.7%
2 vehicles	26.7%
3 or more	6.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.0%
Electricity	42.9%
Propane / LP gas	24.8%
Wood	2.5%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	42	26.1%
Cohabiting couple	11	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	41	25.5%
Female householder, no spouse	67	41.6%
Households with children under 18	25	15.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	67	41.6%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	26.7%
Married	50.4%	26.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	4.6%	30.0%
Divorced	17.6%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 2.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.3%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	21.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	64.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	12	18.8%
High school	11	17.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.6%

Construction 19.0%

Information 14.3%

Education & healthcare 14.3%

Retail trade 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.0%
Service	2.4%
Sales & office	45.2%
Natural resources & construction	29.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.7%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	21.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	19.0%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 21.9%

Under 18 years 44.3%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 54.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	19.9%
Supplemental Security	17.4%
Cash public assistance	13.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.7%
High blood pressure	49.6%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	19.8%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	6.4%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	36.1%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	10.5%
No physical activity	35.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	16.0%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.1%
Visited dentist	52.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	23.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.5%
65 and over	73.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.3%
Public insurance	57.8%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	324	92.3%
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)	351	100.0%
Born in same state	328	93.4%
Born in different state	193	55.0%
Foreign born	23	6.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	83	23.6%
Arab	3	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.9%
Internet access	50.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62976

What city is ZIP code 62976 in?

ZIP code 62976 is primarily assigned to Pulaski, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62976 in?

ZIP code 62976 falls within Pulaski County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62976?

22% of residents in ZIP code 62976 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 62976?

Health data for ZIP code 62976 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62976?

The median home value in ZIP code 62976 is $87,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62976?

The median household income in ZIP code 62976 is $39,205, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62976 in?

ZIP code 62976 observes the CST timezone.