62879 ZIP Code, Sailor Springs, IL
62879 is a ZIP code in Sailor Springs, Illinois in Clay County. It covers 0.1 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62434, 62824 and 62858. 28 people live here in 15 households, fewer than in most Illinois ZIP codes. With about 226 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (100%). Median household income is $26,964, well below the Illinois median of $83,390; 47% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sailor Springs, IL
- County: Clay County
- Land area: 0.1 sq mi
- Population: 28
- Median household income: $26,964
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 28 |
| Households | 15 |
| Median household income | $26,964 |
| Income per person | $18,271 |
| Median age | 47.5 |
| Homeowners | 100.0% |
| Median home value | $23,200 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | not published |
| Households with kids under 18 | 46.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 0.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% |
| Broadband internet | 86.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 13.3% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 53.3% |
| $35–50K | 20.0% |
| $50–75K | 13.3% |
| $75–100K | 0.0% |
| $100–150K | 0.0% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 0.0% |
| 10–19 | 17.9% |
| 20–24 | 10.7% |
| 25–34 | 0.0% |
| 35–44 | 10.7% |
| 45–54 | 35.7% |
| 55–64 | 14.3% |
| 65–74 | 10.7% |
| 75+ | 0.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 53.3% |
| Owned outright | 46.7% |
| Rented | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 60.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 40.0% |
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62434 (5.7 mi)
- 62824 — Clay City village, IL (6.7 mi)
- 62858 — Louisville village, IL (7.9 mi)
- 62868 — Noble village, IL (9.3 mi)
- 62839 — Flora city, IL (10.2 mi)
- 62425 — Dundas CDP, IL (14.9 mi)
- 62450 — Olney city, IL (15 mi)
- 62878 (15.1 mi)
Areas that include 62879
- Sailor Springs, IL ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Clay County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62879, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62879 in?
- 62879 is a Sailor Springs, IL mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Sailor Springs.
- What county is 62879 in?
- 62879 is in Clay County.
- What is the population of 62879?
- About 28 people (±25), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 42.
- What is the median household income in 62879?
- $26,964 (±$22,696), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 62879?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62879 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62879?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62434 (5.7 mi), 62824 (6.7 mi, Clay City), 62858 (7.9 mi, Louisville), 62868 (9.3 mi, Noble), 62839 (10.2 mi, Flora) and 62425 (14.9 mi, Dundas).
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