62881 ZIP Code, Salem, IL
62881 is a ZIP code in Salem, Illinois in Marion County. It covers 99 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62870, 62807 and 62853. 11,078 people live here in 4,724 households. With about 112 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (74%). Median household income is $71,270, below the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Salem, IL
- County: Marion County
- Land area: 99 sq mi
- Population: 11,078
- Median household income: $71,270
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 11,078 |
| Households | 4,724 |
| Median household income | $71,270 |
| Income per person | $39,042 |
| Median age | 42.9 |
| Homeowners | 73.5% |
| Median home value | $115,200 |
| Median rent | $778 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% |
| Broadband internet | 86.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.6% |
| $10–15K | 3.9% |
| $15–25K | 8.0% |
| $25–35K | 7.6% |
| $35–50K | 10.3% |
| $50–75K | 19.2% |
| $75–100K | 17.3% |
| $100–150K | 15.0% |
| $150–200K | 6.8% |
| $200K+ | 7.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.1% |
| 10–19 | 13.5% |
| 20–24 | 5.3% |
| 25–34 | 12.0% |
| 35–44 | 11.2% |
| 45–54 | 12.5% |
| 55–64 | 14.4% |
| 65–74 | 12.8% |
| 75+ | 8.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.0% |
| Owned outright | 30.4% |
| Rented | 24.3% |
| Vacant | 7.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 73.3% |
| Townhome | 0.4% |
| 2–4 units | 7.6% |
| 5–19 units | 3.4% |
| 20+ units | 2.2% |
| Mobile / other | 13.2% |
Businesses in 62881
318 business establishments with 5,107 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 49
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 45
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 40
- Accommodation and Food Services: 38
- Construction: 26
- Finance and Insurance: 24
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 23
- Manufacturing: 17
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62870 — Odin village, IL (6.8 mi)
- 62807 — Alma village, IL (7.8 mi)
- 62853 — Kell village, IL (8.5 mi)
- 62849 — Iuka village, IL (9.1 mi)
- 62854 — Kinmundy city, IL (10.3 mi)
- 62882 — Sandoval village, IL (10.3 mi)
- 62875 — Patoka village, IL (13.2 mi)
- 62893 — Walnut Hill village, IL (13.2 mi)
Areas that include 62881
- Salem, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Marion County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 8: highest median household income in Marion County
- No. 4 of 8: highest median home value in Marion County
- No. 5 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Marion County
- No. 5 of 8: lowest median age in Marion County
- No. 4 of 8: highest median age in Marion County
- No. 2 of 7: fastest population growth in Marion County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62881, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62881 in?
- 62881 is a Salem, IL mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Salem; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62881 in?
- 62881 is in Marion County.
- What is the population of 62881?
- About 11,078 people (±390), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 11,053.
- What is the median household income in 62881?
- $71,270 (±$6,892), 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 62881?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62881 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62881?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62870 (6.8 mi, Odin), 62807 (7.8 mi, Alma), 62853 (8.5 mi, Kell), 62849 (9.1 mi, Iuka), 62854 (10.3 mi, Kinmundy) and 62882 (10.3 mi, Sandoval).
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