62996 ZIP Code — Villa Ridge, IL

Pulaski County, Illinois

ZIP code 62996 is located in Villa Ridge, Illinois, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 26.55 square miles and serves a population of 656 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62996

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $89,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($42,431) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 44% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62996 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

656

population

26.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62996 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62996

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62996. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Villa Ridge	Acceptable
Villa Ridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62964 Mounds (2.7 mi) 62963 Mound City (4.3 mi) 62970 Olmsted (5.5 mi) 62976 Pulaski (5.5 mi) 42024 Barlow (7.8 mi) 62914 Cairo (8 mi) 62988 Tamms (8.2 mi) 62992 Ullin (8.4 mi) 62969 Olive Branch (9.4 mi) 42056 La Center (10.9 mi) 62990 Thebes (12.1 mi) 62941 Grand Chain (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	656
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	26.55 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	37.1518
Longitude	-89.1716
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	49.6%	58.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	31.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	8.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	15.7%	1.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

656

Population

People per sq mi

35.3

Median age

$42,431

Median household income

$28,510

Per capita income

$89,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

44.4%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

234

Housing units

17.9%

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	207	31.6%
18 and over	449	68.4%
65 and over	107	16.3%
Median age	35.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.3%

Black or African American 11.1%

Two or more races 9.6%

Group	Count	%
White	520	79.3%
Black or African American	73	11.1%
Two or more races	63	9.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	58.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	31.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	8.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	15.7%	1.5%	8.8%

$10k–$15k 21.6%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 5.9%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$200k+ 11.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	21.6%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	5.9%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$200k+	11.4%
Median income	$42,431

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.7%

$50k–$100k 52.6%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	30.7%
Single-family detached	48.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	51.3%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	14.6%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	23.2%
1970–1979	27.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	17.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	24.0%
2 bedrooms	13.1%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	41.6%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	9.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.6%
Electricity	63.8%
Propane / LP gas	17.3%
Wood	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	105	56.8%
Cohabiting couple	9	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	29	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	42	22.7%
Households with children under 18	103	55.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	91	49.2%
Average household size	3.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.2%	28.9%
Married	48.3%	28.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	12.5%	11.3%
Divorced	0.0%	30.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 37.3%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 15.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	16.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	59	32.8%
High school	69	38.3%
College / grad school	23	12.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 28.3%

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Construction 17.4%

Public administration 14.2%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Professional & management 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	3.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	34.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.4%
Government	33.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 44.4%

Under 18 years 51.7%

18 and over 41.0%

Married-couple families 16.2%

Female-led households 72.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.2%
Retirement income	19.5%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	13.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	55.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	48.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.4%
Public insurance	60.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	589	89.8%
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)	656	100.0%
Born in same state	645	98.3%
Born in different state	332	50.6%
Foreign born	11	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	88	13.4%
French	34	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	22	3.4%
English	6	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.2%
Internet access	78.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62996

What city is ZIP code 62996 in?

ZIP code 62996 is primarily assigned to Villa Ridge, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62996 in?

ZIP code 62996 falls within Pulaski County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62996?

44% of residents in ZIP code 62996 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 62996 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 62996 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 62996 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 62996 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 62996 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 62996 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 62996 in?

ZIP code 62996 observes the CST timezone.