62988 ZIP Code — Tamms, IL

Alexander County, Illinois

ZIP code 62988 is located in Tamms, Illinois, within Alexander County. It covers approximately 70.31 square miles and serves a population of 1,141 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62988

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $67,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,729. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 62988 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,141

population

70.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62988 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62988

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62988. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tamms	Acceptable
Tamms	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62976 Pulaski (3.9 mi) 62969 Olive Branch (5.7 mi) 62990 Thebes (6.6 mi) 62964 Mounds (7.7 mi) 62996 Villa Ridge (8.2 mi) 62992 Ullin (8.3 mi) 62957 Mc Clure (9.9 mi) 62970 Olmsted (10.1 mi) 62963 Mound City (11.9 mi) 62914 Cairo (11.9 mi) 62926 Dongola (12.1 mi) 63780 Scott City (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,141
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	70.31 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	37.2324
Longitude	-89.2823
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.8%	67.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	23.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	7.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,141

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$45,729

Median household income

$22,386

Per capita income

$67,900

Median home value

$483

Median monthly rent

85.4%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

18.3%

Unemployment

564

Housing units

10.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

112

35–44

106

45–54

55–59

60–64

105

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	228	20.0%
18 and over	913	80.0%
65 and over	288	25.2%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.8%

Black or African American 37.1%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	643	54.8%
Black or African American	435	37.1%
Two or more races	62	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	33	2.8%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.8%	67.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	23.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	7.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 11.4%

$15k–$25k 15.3%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 11.7%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	11.4%
$15k–$25k	15.3%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	11.7%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$45,729

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.0%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 4.6%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$67,900
Median rent / month	$483
Owner occupied	85.4%
Renter occupied	14.6%
Vacant	34.1%
Single-family detached	76.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.4%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	20.7%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	27.9%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	63.9%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	42.8%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	18.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.3%
Electricity	47.9%
Propane / LP gas	25.3%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	145	35.3%
Cohabiting couple	11	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	69	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	186	45.3%
Households with children under 18	89	21.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	200	48.7%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.2%	37.6%
Married	43.0%	25.7%
Separated	5.0%	1.8%
Widowed	3.7%	10.2%
Divorced	12.1%	24.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 32.6%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.0%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	14.3%
Kindergarten	15	6.3%
Elementary school	150	63.3%
High school	36	15.2%
College / grad school	2	0.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.7%

Public administration 16.4%

Agriculture & mining 12.5%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Retail trade 11.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Professional & management 1.7%

Construction 1.4%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.1%
Service	24.9%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	3.4%
Production & transportation	31.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.1%
Government	39.4%
Self-employed	0.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.9%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 10.8%

18 and over 19.9%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 25.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.2%
Retirement income	32.8%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	9.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.6%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	113	12.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	38.6%
65 and over	35.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.9%
Public insurance	51.8%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,105	96.8%
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)	1,135	99.5%
Born in same state	1,130	99.0%
Born in different state	849	74.4%
Foreign born	5	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.5%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	93	8.2%
Italian	64	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	27	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	75.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62988

What city is ZIP code 62988 in?

ZIP code 62988 is primarily assigned to Tamms, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62988 in?

ZIP code 62988 falls within Alexander County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62988 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 62988 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62988 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 62988 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62988?

10% 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 62988 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 62988 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 62988 in?

ZIP code 62988 observes the CST timezone.