ZIP code 62979
The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 62979 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Ridgway, IL. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 62979 ZIP code area.
62979 is the zip code for
Ridgway, IL
- Total population
- 1,230▼
- Housing units
- 619▼
- Land area
(sq. miles) - 76.35
- Density
(people per sq. mile) - 16.11▼
- Water area
(sq. miles) - 1.37
Demographic data for zip code 62979
- Male
- 592▼
- Female
- 638▼
- Median age
- Male
- 42.00
- Female
- 48.90
Gender:
Gender
- Total households
- 552▼
- Family households
- 335▼
- Nonfamily households
- 217▲
- Average household size
- 2.23▼
- Average family size
- 2.83●
Households:
Households
- Total housing units
- 619▼
- Occupied housing units
- 552▼
- Owner-occupied
- 441▼
- Renter-occupied
- 111▲
- Vacant housing units
- 67▲
Housing units:
Housing units
- Under 5 years
- 79▲
- 5 to 9 years
- 75▼
- 10 to 14 years
- 55▼
- 15 to 19 years
- 78▼
- 20 to 24 years
- 47▼
- 25 to 34 years
- 140▼
- 35 to 44 years
- 130▼
- 45 to 54 years
- 176▼
- 55 to 59 years
- 89▲
- 60 to 64 years
- 88▲
- 65 to 74 years
- 137▼
- 75 to 84 years
- 102▼
- 85 years and over
- 34▼
- Median age
- 45.70▲
Age:
Age
- White
- 1,202
- Hispanic or Latino
- 7
- Black or African American
- 2
- Asian
- 1
- American Indian & Alaska Native
- 5
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
- 0
- Other (One Race)
- 0
- Two or More Races
- 13
Race:
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data
Economic data for zip code 62979
- Population
(16 years and over) - 1,095
- Civilian labor force
- 657
- Employed
- 558
- Unemployed
- 99
- Armed Forces
- 0
- Not in labor force
- 438
- Percent Unemployed
- 15.1%
Employment status:
Employment status
- Workers
(16 years and over) - 531
- Car, truck, or van
- Drove alone
- 468
- Carpooled
- 34
- Public transportation
(excluding taxicab) - 0
- Walked
- 13
- Other means
- 0
- Worked at home
- 16
- Mean travel time
- 31.0 min.
Commuting to work:
Commuting to work
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 558
- Management / business / science / arts
- 209
- Service
- 87
- Sales / office
- 121
- Natural resources / construction / maintenance
- 45
- Production / transportation / material moving
- 96
Occupation:
Occupation
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 558
- Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
- 69
- Construction
- 41
- Manufacturing
- 61
- Wholesale trade
- 18
- Retail trade
- 54
- Transportation / warehousing / utilities
- 47
- Information
- 0
- Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
- 12
- Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
- 38
- Educational services / health care / social assistance
- 152
- Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
- 14
- Public administration
- 38
- Other services
- 14
Industry:
Industry
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 558
- Private wage & salary workers
- 439
- Government workers
- 81
- Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business) - 38
- Unpaid family workers
- 0
Class of worker:
Class of worker
- Total households
- 518
- Less than $10,000
- 33
- $10,000 to $14,999
- 56
- $15,000 to $24,999
- 73
- $25,000 to $34,999
- 105
- $35,000 to $49,999
- 62
- $50,000 to $74,999
- 55
- $75,000 to $99,999
- 51
- $100,000 to $149,999
- 49
- $150,000 to $199,999
- 28
- $200,000 or more
- 6
- Median household income
- $33,889
- Mean household income
- $54,919
- Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
- 19.7%
Income:
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Public libraries around Ridgway, IL
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Olmsted Public Library | 160 North Front Street Olmsted, IL 62970 |
Hospitals and Medical Centers around 62979
| Name | Address | Phone | # of beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choate Mental Health Center | 1000 North Main Street Anna, IL 62906 | (618) 833-5161 | 105 |
| Ferrell Hospital www.sih.net | 1201 Pine Street Eldorado, IL 62930 | (618) 273-3361 | 36 |
| Hardin County General Hospital | Ferrell Road Rosiclare, IL 62982 | (618) 285-6634 | 48 |
| Harrisburg Medical Center | 100 Hospital Drive Harrisburg, IL 62946 | (618) 253-7671 | 80 |
| Herrin Hospital www.sih.net | 201 South 14th Street Herrin, IL 62948 | (618) 942-2171 | 92 |
| Marion Memorial Hospital | 917 West Main Street Marion, IL 62959 | (618) 997-5341 | 84 |
| Massac Memorial Hospital | 28 Chick Street Metropolis, IL 62960 | (618) 524-2176 | 38 |
| Memorial Hosp Of Carbondale www.sih.net | 405 West Jackson Street Carbondale, IL 62901 | (618) 549-0721 | 132 |
| St Joseph Memorial Hospital www.sih.net | 2 South Hospital Drive Murphysboro, IL 62966 | (618) 687-3157 | 40 |
| Union County Hospital District | 517 North Main Street Anna, IL 62906 | (618) 833-4511 | 52 |
| Veterans Affairs Med Center www.va.gov | 2401 West Main Street Marion, IL 62959 | (618) 997-5311 | 109 |
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