62979 ZIP Code, Ridgway, IL
62979 is a ZIP code in Ridgway, Illinois in Gallatin County. It covers 49 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62871, 62984 and 62954. 930 people live here in 474 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%). Median household income is $50,625, well below the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 54.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ridgway, IL
- County: Gallatin County
- Land area: 49 sq mi
- Population: 930
- Median household income: $50,625
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 930 |
| Households | 474 |
| Median household income | $50,625 |
| Income per person | $49,341 |
| Median age | 54.8 |
| Homeowners | 82.5% |
| Median home value | $84,900 |
| Median rent | $667 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% |
| Broadband internet | 75.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.9% |
| $10–15K | 6.5% |
| $15–25K | 6.5% |
| $25–35K | 10.3% |
| $35–50K | 24.1% |
| $50–75K | 11.2% |
| $75–100K | 13.5% |
| $100–150K | 10.5% |
| $150–200K | 5.9% |
| $200K+ | 9.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.2% |
| 10–19 | 9.4% |
| 20–24 | 3.7% |
| 25–34 | 8.6% |
| 35–44 | 12.4% |
| 45–54 | 9.1% |
| 55–64 | 14.0% |
| 65–74 | 17.8% |
| 75+ | 17.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 23.8% |
| Owned outright | 47.2% |
| Rented | 15.0% |
| Vacant | 14.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 88.6% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 4.9% |
| 5–19 units | 0.9% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 5.6% |
Businesses in 62979
34 business establishments with 198 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Retail Trade: 5
- Finance and Insurance: 4
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62871 — Omaha village, IL (5.2 mi)
- 62984 — Shawneetown city, IL (6.2 mi)
- 62954 — Junction village, IL (8.3 mi)
- 62934 — Equality village, IL (9.9 mi)
- 62867 — New Haven village, IL (10.1 mi)
- 62869 — Norris City village, IL (10.3 mi)
- 62930 — Eldorado city, IL (11.6 mi)
- 62965 — Muddy village, IL (15.8 mi)
Areas that include 62979
- Ridgway, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Gallatin County ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62979, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62979 in?
- 62979 is a Ridgway, IL mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Ridgway; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62979 in?
- 62979 is in Gallatin County.
- What is the population of 62979?
- About 930 people (±183), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,194.
- What is the median household income in 62979?
- $50,625 (±$13,656), 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 62979?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62979 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62979?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62871 (5.2 mi, Omaha), 62984 (6.2 mi, Shawneetown), 62954 (8.3 mi, Junction), 62934 (9.9 mi, Equality), 62867 (10.1 mi, New Haven) and 62869 (10.3 mi, Norris City).
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