62985 ZIP Code, Simpson, IL
62985 is a ZIP code in Simpson, Illinois — mostly in Pope County (64% of its land), with smaller parts in Johnson County. It covers 74 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62928, 62943 and 62967. 1,128 people live here in 299 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (97%). Median household income is $74,375, below the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Simpson, IL
- County: Pope County
- Land area: 74 sq mi
- Population: 1,128
- Median household income: $74,375
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,128 |
| Households | 299 |
| Median household income | $74,375 |
| Income per person | $30,556 |
| Median age | 44.9 |
| Homeowners | 97.0% |
| Median home value | $183,800 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% |
| Broadband internet | 90.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.7% |
| $10–15K | 2.7% |
| $15–25K | 13.0% |
| $25–35K | 6.4% |
| $35–50K | 6.0% |
| $50–75K | 20.7% |
| $75–100K | 9.4% |
| $100–150K | 25.4% |
| $150–200K | 6.4% |
| $200K+ | 8.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.5% |
| 10–19 | 7.3% |
| 20–24 | 10.0% |
| 25–34 | 15.2% |
| 35–44 | 10.0% |
| 45–54 | 16.0% |
| 55–64 | 16.7% |
| 65–74 | 8.9% |
| 75+ | 8.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 33.6% |
| Owned outright | 25.1% |
| Rented | 1.8% |
| Vacant | 39.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.2% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 12.8% |
Businesses in 62985
10 business establishments with 18 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 3
EDDM carrier routes
See every USPS carrier route in 62985 with residential and business mailbox counts on the route map. Open the EDDM route map.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 62928 — Eddyville village, IL (6.5 mi)
- 62943 (8.4 mi)
- 62967 — New Burnside village, IL (8.5 mi)
- 62972 — Goreville village, IL (8.7 mi)
- 62938 — Golconda city, IL (9.6 mi)
- 62987 — Stonefort village, IL (10.5 mi)
- 62995 — Vienna city, IL (11.2 mi)
- 62922 — Creal Springs city, IL (12.7 mi)
Areas that include 62985
- Simpson, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Johnson County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Pope County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Mail every home in 62985
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62985, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62985 in?
- 62985 is a Simpson, IL mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62985 in?
- 62985 is mostly in Pope County (64% of its land), with smaller parts in Johnson County.
- What is the population of 62985?
- About 1,128 people (±253), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 895.
- What is the median household income in 62985?
- $74,375 (±$28,175), 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 62985?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62985 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62985?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62928 (6.5 mi, Eddyville), 62943 (8.4 mi), 62967 (8.5 mi, New Burnside), 62972 (8.7 mi, Goreville), 62938 (9.6 mi, Golconda) and 62987 (10.5 mi, Stonefort).
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