62939 ZIP Code, Goreville, IL
62939 is a ZIP code in Goreville, Illinois — mostly in Johnson County (90% of its land), with smaller parts in Union and Williamson counties. It covers 45 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62912, 62972 and 62958. 2,958 people live here in 1,174 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (89%). Median household income is $65,750, below the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 49.2, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Goreville, IL
- County: Johnson County
- Land area: 45 sq mi
- Population: 2,958
- Median household income: $65,750
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,958 |
| Households | 1,174 |
| Median household income | $65,750 |
| Income per person | $38,469 |
| Median age | 49.2 |
| Homeowners | 88.6% |
| Median home value | $173,000 |
| Median rent | $968 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% |
| Broadband internet | 82.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.6% |
| $10–15K | 4.1% |
| $15–25K | 5.6% |
| $25–35K | 6.5% |
| $35–50K | 17.3% |
| $50–75K | 18.5% |
| $75–100K | 15.2% |
| $100–150K | 15.0% |
| $150–200K | 7.3% |
| $200K+ | 7.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.9% |
| 10–19 | 11.5% |
| 20–24 | 8.1% |
| 25–34 | 7.0% |
| 35–44 | 8.5% |
| 45–54 | 13.8% |
| 55–64 | 17.1% |
| 65–74 | 12.2% |
| 75+ | 13.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 25.8% |
| Owned outright | 38.3% |
| Rented | 8.2% |
| Vacant | 27.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 70.9% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 3.1% |
| 5–19 units | 2.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 23.9% |
Businesses in 62939
39 business establishments with 194 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 7
- Construction: 6
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 6
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62912 — Buncombe village, IL (5.7 mi)
- 62972 — Goreville village, IL (8.8 mi)
- 62958 — Makanda village, IL (10.1 mi)
- 62995 — Vienna city, IL (10.2 mi)
- 62922 — Creal Springs city, IL (10.3 mi)
- 62902 — Carbondale city, IL (11.6 mi)
- 62959 — Marion city, IL (11.9 mi)
- 62906 — Anna city, IL (12.4 mi)
Areas that include 62939
- Goreville, IL ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Johnson County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 6: highest median household income in Johnson County
- No. 4 of 6: highest median home value in Johnson County
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Johnson County
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of households with children in Johnson County
- No. 5 of 6: lowest median age in Johnson County
- No. 2 of 6: highest median age in Johnson County
Mail every home in 62939
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62939, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62939 in?
- 62939 is a Goreville, IL mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Goreville; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62939 in?
- 62939 is mostly in Johnson County (90% of its land), with smaller parts in Union and Williamson counties.
- What is the population of 62939?
- About 2,958 people (±288), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,129.
- What is the median household income in 62939?
- $65,750 (±$12,660), 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 62939?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62939 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62939?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62912 (5.7 mi, Buncombe), 62972 (8.8 mi, Goreville), 62958 (10.1 mi, Makanda), 62995 (10.2 mi, Vienna), 62922 (10.3 mi, Creal Springs) and 62902 (11.6 mi, Carbondale).
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