The U.S. ZIP Code 62476 is associated with West Salem, IL in Edwards County. The current population estimate is 1,533. The median household income is at $48,852, while an estimated 8% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The median age in 62476 is estimated to at 46.1 years, and about 25.2% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 11.4% of residents in this Illinois region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $24,832.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 62476 is $48,852, while the region's mean household income is $59,436. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,832. The per capita income in ZIP Code 62476 of $24,832 is approximately 31.09% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,038. An estimated 8.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 12.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.8% of the population in 62476 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 18.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.9% of 62476 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 21.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.9% |
In ZIP Code 62476, 93.0% of the population graduated high school, while 11.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.9% in this Edwards County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 35.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 25.5% |
| Associate's degree | 20.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 62476, 98.2% is one race, while 1.8% are two or more races. Approximately 1.0% of 62476 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 62476 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.8%), followed by Black or African American (2.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 62476, 97.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Edwards County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.6% |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 62476 are older than average. The median age of 46.1 years in ZIP Code 62476 is approximately 21% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.9% of the population in 62476 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 10.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 62476 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.4% |
| 85 years and over | 2.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 62476 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 62476 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 62476, an estimated 31.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Edwards County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 31.7% |
In 62476, 60.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.4 minutes. Approximately 28.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 62476 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 19.0% work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 62476 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 19.0% |
| Construction | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 28.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.3% |
| Retail trade | 11.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.5% |
| Information | 0.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 1.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.4% |
| Public administration | 1.1% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 62476, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 62476 in the past 12 months. Credit card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Edwards County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 6 |
| Credit card | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 3 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 3 |
| Problem with a purchase shown on your statement | 1 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 62476 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.02 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.84% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.82% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 62476 | 12.13¢/kWh | 8.39¢/kWh | 4.36¢/kWh |
| Illinois | 15.35¢/kWh | 12.19¢/kWh | 9.42¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.62¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 8.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 62476 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.67 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.13 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.81 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.38 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.76 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.87 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.9 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.14 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.81 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.19 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.24 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.32 | 1.78 | 5.46 |