62994 ZIP Code — Vergennes, IL

Jackson County, Illinois

ZIP code 62994 is located in Vergennes, Illinois, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 37.08 square miles and serves a population of 697 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62994

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,042. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62994 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

697

population

37.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62994 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62994

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62994. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vergennes	Acceptable
Vergennes	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62932 Elkville (6.3 mi) 62832 Du Quoin (9 mi) 62924 De Soto (9.2 mi) 62966 Murphysboro (9.4 mi) 62907 Ava (10.1 mi) 62274 Pinckneyville (12.7 mi) 62983 Royalton (12.9 mi) 62916 Campbell Hill (13.5 mi) 62901 Carbondale (13.8 mi) 62940 Gorham (13.9 mi) 62238 Cutler (14.1 mi) 62865 Mulkeytown (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	697
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	37.08 sq mi
Water area	0.51 sq mi
Latitude	37.9073
Longitude	-89.3330
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	48.3%	58.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	23.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

697

Population

People per sq mi

32.2

Median age

$61,042

Median household income

$24,727

Per capita income

$131,900

Median home value

$1,000

Median monthly rent

88.7%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

305

Housing units

9.3%

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	209	30.0%
18 and over	488	70.0%
65 and over	88	12.6%
Median age	32.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%

Two or more races 8.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	637	90.7%
Two or more races	58	8.3%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.7%
Asian	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	58.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	23.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 29.4%

$75k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	29.4%
$75k–$100k	19.2%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$61,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 25.5%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 14.0%

$300k–$500k 9.8%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,900
Median rent / month	$1,000
Owner occupied	88.7%
Renter occupied	11.3%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	86.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	24.5%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	16.1%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	66.6%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	24.5%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	38.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.6%
Electricity	30.2%
Propane / LP gas	33.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	118	44.5%
Cohabiting couple	21	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	60	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	66	24.9%
Households with children under 18	100	37.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	69	26.0%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.2%	24.8%
Married	53.6%	45.7%
Separated	3.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	17.7%
Divorced	19.0%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 27.5%

Some college, no degree 42.3%

Associate's degree 15.8%

Bachelor's degree 4.1%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	75	31.8%
Kindergarten	2	0.8%
Elementary school	94	39.8%
High school	20	8.5%
College / grad school	45	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.1%

Retail trade 16.2%

Professional & management 12.1%

Public administration 11.4%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 6.6%

Construction 4.8%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Other services 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Information 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	34.6%
Sales & office	24.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.6%
Government	27.9%
Self-employed	15.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.4%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 3.6%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 10.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.2%
Retirement income	34.0%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	9.6%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	56.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.2%
Public insurance	41.0%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	664	95.3%
Spanish	4	0.6%
Other Indo-European	2	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	687	98.6%
Born in same state	687	98.6%
Born in different state	632	90.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	1.4%
Not a US citizen	8	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	118	16.9%
French	53	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	26	3.7%
English	8	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62994

What city is ZIP code 62994 in?

ZIP code 62994 is primarily assigned to Vergennes, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62994 in?

ZIP code 62994 falls within Jackson County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62994?

9% 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 62994 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 62994 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62994?

The median home value in ZIP code 62994 is $131,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 62994?

ZIP code 62994 has an estimated population of 697 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62994 in?

ZIP code 62994 observes the CST timezone.