Alexander County, IL ZIP Codes
7 ZIP codes cover all or part of Alexander County, Illinois: 62914, 62988, 62990, 62957, 62992, 62969 and 62962. The Census Bureau counts 4,875 residents in the county, with a median household income of $47,043 and a median home value of $59,800. Median household income ranges from $41,103 in 62914 to $54,779 in 62988. Its largest communities include Cairo, Tamms, Olive Branch, Thebes and East Cape Girardeau.
Alexander County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,875 |
| Households | 1,904 |
| Median household income | $47,043 |
| Median home value | $59,800 |
| Median age | 48 |
| Median rent | $656 |
All 7 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 5,470 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 2,138 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $41,103 (62914) to $54,779 (62988) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $46,739 |
| Homeowners | 78.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.0% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 9 routes, 1,922 homes (5 of 7 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Alexander County: 62988 ($54,779)
- Most residents: 62914 (1,765 people)
- Highest homeownership: 62988 (85.9% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 62914 (17.8% of households)
- Most new movers: 62914 (8.3% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 62914 (47.1 years)
- Highest median home value: 62988 ($65,800)
Every ZIP code in Alexander County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62914 | Cairo | 1,765 | 709 | $41,103 | $31,900 | 65.6% | 17.8% | 8.3% | 4 | 893 | 100% of its land |
| 62988 | Tamms | 1,149 | 497 | $54,779 | $65,800 | 85.9% | 15.5% | 2.0% | 2 | 483 | 100% of its land |
| 62990 | Thebes | 973 | 317 | $64,076 | $136,900 | 90.9% | 23.0% | 9.0% | 1 | 397 | 100% of its land |
| 62957 | Mc Clure | 640 | 210 | $46,053 | $71,300 | 72.9% | 21.0% | 10.0% | — | — | 79% of its land |
| 62992 | Ullin | 629 | 247 | $62,688 | $59,300 | 81.4% | 20.6% | 27.0% | 1 | 239 | 18% of its land |
| 62969 | Olive Branch | 314 | 158 | — | $62,100 | 87.3% | 10.8% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 62962 | Alexander County | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Alexander County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Cairo — 1,682 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Tamms — 589 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Olive Branch — 499 residents · 3 ZIP codes
- Thebes — 353 residents · 1 ZIP code
- East Cape Girardeau — 283 residents · 1 ZIP code
- McClure — 239 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Unity — 77 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Alexander County, IL?
- 62914, 62988, 62990, 62957, 62992, 62969 and 62962. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Alexander County?
- 4,875 residents in 1,904 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Alexander County?
- $47,043 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $41,103 (62914) to $54,779 (62988).
- Which Alexander County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 62988, at $54,779, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Alexander County?
- For the 5 of 7 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 9 carrier routes reaching 1,922 residential and 98 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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