🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

62966

Murphysboro

ZIP Code 62966 is a standard zip code serving Murphysboro, Murphysboro, Illinois (IL), in Jackson County, United States. It has an estimated population of 15,607 with a median household income of $37,526. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Illinois (IL)
County: Jackson
City: Murphysboro
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 37.765500
Longitude: -89.331700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 113.20 mi²
Water Area: 3.08 mi²
Population Density: 138.0 people per mi² (55th percentile)
Bounding Box: 37.887401°N, 37.657567°S, -89.201304°E, -89.453545°W

With 15,607 residents spread across 113.20 square miles, this area has a population density of 138.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

15,607

Population

75th percentile

$37,526

Median Income

20th percentile

$89,100

Median Home Value

25th percentile

113.20 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 62966 is $37,526, and the median home value is $89,100. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

7,512

Total Units

6,665

Occupied Units

88.7%

Occupancy Rate

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