Zip code 62664: Mason City, Illinois
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 62664
62664 is a rural zip code in Mason City, Illinois (Mason County), covering 107 sq mi of land. About 2,922 people live here, or 27 per square mile. The median resident is 44.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $70,509 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $101,200, or 1.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $800 a month.
22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.2 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; healthcare; and transportation and moving goods.
How 62664 compares
- 95thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%115th of 1,291 in IL
- Healthcare workers13.7%91stU.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%228th of 1,340 in IL
- 87thU.S. 17.2% · IL 17%367th of 1,342 in IL
- Median age44.684thU.S. 38.9 · IL 39441st of 1,342 in IL
- Average commute32.2 min84thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min228th of 1,317 in IL
- Government workers19.7%83rdU.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%279th of 1,340 in IL
- Homeownership rate81.1%81stStrengthU.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%648th of 1,338 in IL
- Poverty rate15.6%72ndU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%293rd of 1,339 in IL
- 65thU.S. 10% · IL 8.8%484th of 1,340 in IL
- Housing vacancy8.3%62ndU.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%668th of 1,338 in IL
- Work from home12.5%49thU.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%406th of 1,339 in IL
- Veterans5.8%49thU.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%763rd of 1,342 in IL
- Uninsured rate6.6%48thU.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%371st of 1,341 in IL
- Median earnings per worker$45,70242ndU.S. $49,666 · IL $51,895755th of 1,336 in IL
- 40thU.S. 22% · IL 21.8%798th of 1,342 in IL
- Median household income$70,50937thU.S. $80,734 · IL $83,390766th of 1,316 in IL
- Per capita income$35,48836thU.S. $44,673 · IL $46,406800th of 1,341 in IL
- 28thU.S. 0.483 · IL 0.481647th of 1,336 in IL
- 25thU.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%677th of 1,340 in IL
- 19thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%868th of 1,340 in IL
- Broadband access85.2%13thWeaknessU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%970th of 1,338 in IL
- 7thU.S. $1,413 · IL $1,274842nd of 1,170 in IL
- Population2,9225thU.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,798580th of 1,342 in IL
- Population density27/sq mi4thU.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi903rd of 1,342 in IL
- Median home value$101,2003rdU.S. $332,700 · IL $263,3001,064th of 1,311 in IL
- 2ndU.S. 61.4 · IL 60.51,131st of 1,342 in IL
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%1,248th of 1,342 in IL
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%1,209th of 1,340 in IL
| Measure | 62664 | Mason | IL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 66.7% | 56.6% | 47.9% | 51.1% | 115th of 1,291 | |
| Healthcare workers | 13.7% | 11.1% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 228th of 1,340 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 23.1% | 23.1% | 17% | 17.2% | 367th of 1,342 | |
| Median age | 44.6 | 45.4 | 39 | 38.9 | 441st of 1,342 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 32.2 min | 30.4 min | 27.8 min | 26.4 min | 228th of 1,317 | |
| Government workers | 19.7% | 16.5% | 13.3% | 14.5% | 279th of 1,340 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 81.1% | 81.8% | 67.1% | 65.2% | 648th of 1,338 | |
| Poverty rate | 15.6% | 14.8% | 11.8% | 12.5% | 293rd of 1,339 | |
| Self-employed workers | 10.6% | 11.7% | 8.8% | 10% | 484th of 1,340 | |
| Housing vacancy | 8.3% | 12.7% | 7.7% | 10.1% | 668th of 1,338 | |
| Work from home | 12.5% | 8.2% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 406th of 1,339 | |
| Veterans | 5.8% | 8.3% | 4.8% | 6.2% | 763rd of 1,342 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.6% | 3.9% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 371st of 1,341 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $45,702 | $43,234 | $51,895 | $49,666 | 755th of 1,336 | |
| Residents under 18 | 21% | 20.8% | 21.8% | 22% | 798th of 1,342 | |
| Median household income | $70,509 | $62,845 | $83,390 | $80,734 | 766th of 1,316 | |
| Per capita income | $35,488 | $34,815 | $46,406 | $44,673 | 800th of 1,341 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.409 | 0.424 | 0.481 | 0.483 | 647th of 1,336 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.7% | 17.1% | 37.8% | 35.7% | 677th of 1,340 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 3.2% | 4.9% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 868th of 1,340 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 85.2% | 87% | 90.8% | 91% | 970th of 1,338 | |
| Median gross rent | $800 | $802 | $1,274 | $1,413 | 842nd of 1,170 | |
| Population | 2,922 | 12,745 | 12,694,798 | 334,922,499 | 580th of 1,342 | |
| Population density | 27/sq mi | 24/sq mi | 229/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 903rd of 1,342 | |
| Median home value | $101,200 | $103,400 | $263,300 | $332,700 | 1,064th of 1,311 | |
| Diversity index | 6.5 | 11.2 | 60.5 | 61.4 | 1,131st of 1,342 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 0.9% | 14.7% | 14.1% | 1,248th of 1,342 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.2% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1,209th of 1,340 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White97%
- Black0.6%
- Hispanic0.6%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,316
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 58.5%
- Married couples
- 45.1%
- Living alone
- 34.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.8%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,435
- Owner-occupied
- 81.1%
- Vacant
- 8.3%
- Median year built
- 1951
- Median rooms
- 6.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 66.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 34.9%
- Home value to income
- 1.4× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 62664 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $74,122 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,652 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $42,723 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $64,444 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $32,946 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.5%
- Households with broadband
- 85.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 60.3%
- No internet access
- 14.4%
- Without health insurance
- 6.6%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Mason City
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Mason County
- Center point
- 40.2126° N, 89.7241° W
- Land area
- 107 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 62664
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62682 | San Jose, IL | 7.7 mi | $60,125 |
| 62633 | Easton, IL | 7.8 mi | $44,783 |
| 62642 | Greenview, IL | 8.2 mi | $77,538 |
| 62671 | New Holland, IL | 9.6 mi | $98,750 |
| 61532 | Forest City, IL | 10 mi | $71,544 |
| 62659 | Lincoln's New Salem, IL · PO box | 13 mi | — |
| 62666 | Middletown, IL | 13 mi | $89,167 |
| 62655 | Kilbourne, IL | 14 mi | $56,750 |
| 62643 | Hartsburg, IL | 14 mi | $75,625 |
| 61534 | Green Valley, IL | 14 mi | $90,104 |
| 61567 | Topeka, IL | 15 mi | $68,750 |
| 62635 | Emden, IL | 15 mi | $77,750 |
Zip codes like 62664 elsewhere
Questions about 62664
What city is zip code 62664?
62664 is assigned to Mason City, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 62664 in?
62664 is in Mason County, Illinois.
What is the population of 62664?
About 2,922 people live in 62664, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 62664 in?
62664 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 62664?
The median household income in 62664 is $70,509.
What zip codes are near 62664?
The closest zip codes to 62664 are 62682, 62633, 62642, 62671, 61532.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62664, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.