Zip code 62890: Thompsonville, Illinois

Q: What city is zip code 62890?

62890 is assigned to Thompsonville, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 62890 in?

62890 is mostly in Franklin County, but it extends into 3 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 62890?

About 2,377 people live in 62890, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 62890?

The median household income in 62890 is $54,271.

Q: What zip codes are near 62890?

The closest zip codes to 62890 are 62856, 62935, 62974, 62860, 62896.

Residential delivery areaFranklin CountyCentral Time

Population

2,377

Median household income

$54K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$108K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$755/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

103 sq mi

23 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 62890

62890 is a rural zip code in Thompsonville, Illinois (Franklin County), covering 103 sq mi of land. About 2,377 people live here, or 23 per square mile. The median resident is 42.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $54,271 a year, 33% below the national median of $80,734. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $108,100, or 2.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $755 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.1 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and sales.

How 62890 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans10.8%
92nd
U.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%167th of 1,342 in IL
Residents 65 and older23.5%
88th
U.S. 17.2% · IL 17%339th of 1,342 in IL
Unemployment rate8%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%221st of 1,340 in IL
Government workers19.5%
83rd
U.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%285th of 1,340 in IL
Median age42.5
74th
U.S. 38.9 · IL 39623rd of 1,342 in IL
Housing vacancy10.1%
72nd
U.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%531st of 1,338 in IL
Average commute29.1 min
69th
U.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min438th of 1,317 in IL
Uninsured rate9.3%
67th
U.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%182nd of 1,341 in IL
Residents under 1823.7%
64th
U.S. 22% · IL 21.8%490th of 1,342 in IL
Healthcare workers10.1%
60th
U.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%573rd of 1,340 in IL
Homeownership rate71.6%
57th
U.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%1,026th of 1,338 in IL
Poverty rate11.6%
54th
U.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%509th of 1,339 in IL
Self-employed workers9.6%
54th
U.S. 10% · IL 8.8%580th of 1,340 in IL
Income inequality (Gini)0.418
35th
U.S. 0.483 · IL 0.481560th of 1,336 in IL
Tech workers1.2%
17th
U.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%686th of 1,340 in IL
Per capita income$28,387
15th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · IL $46,4061,165th of 1,341 in IL
Rent-burdened renters39.2%
14th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%709th of 1,291 in IL
Median earnings per worker$37,222
14th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IL $51,8951,161st of 1,336 in IL
Median household income$54,271
13th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IL $83,3901,143rd of 1,316 in IL
Foreign-born residents1.1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%755th of 1,342 in IL
Median gross rent$755
5th
U.S. $1,413 · IL $1,274931st of 1,170 in IL
Bachelor's degree or higher12.6%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%1,126th of 1,340 in IL
Population2,377
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,798623rd of 1,342 in IL
Diversity index9.6
4th
U.S. 61.4 · IL 60.5983rd of 1,342 in IL
Population density23/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi959th of 1,342 in IL
Median home value$108,100
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · IL $263,3001,003rd of 1,311 in IL
Work from home3.2%
3rd
U.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%1,132nd of 1,339 in IL
Broadband access74%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%1,257th of 1,338 in IL

Measure	62890	Franklin	IL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IL
Veterans	10.8%	8.2%	4.8%	6.2%	92nd	167th of 1,342
Residents 65 and older	23.5%	21%	17%	17.2%	88th	339th of 1,342
Unemployment rateWeakness	8%	7.7%	5.8%	5.2%	87th	221st of 1,340
Government workers	19.5%	16.9%	13.3%	14.5%	83rd	285th of 1,340
Median age	42.5	43.4	39	38.9	74th	623rd of 1,342
Housing vacancy	10.1%	12.6%	7.7%	10.1%	72nd	531st of 1,338
Average commute	29.1 min	26.9 min	27.8 min	26.4 min	69th	438th of 1,317
Uninsured rate	9.3%	7.3%	6.9%	8.4%	67th	182nd of 1,341
Residents under 18	23.7%	22.1%	21.8%	22%	64th	490th of 1,342
Healthcare workers	10.1%	12.2%	9.5%	9.7%	60th	573rd of 1,340
Homeownership rate	71.6%	74.1%	67.1%	65.2%	57th	1,026th of 1,338
Poverty rate	11.6%	17.5%	11.8%	12.5%	54th	509th of 1,339
Self-employed workers	9.6%	9.2%	8.8%	10%	54th	580th of 1,340
Income inequality (Gini)	0.418	0.456	0.481	0.483	35th	560th of 1,336
Tech workers	1.2%	1.3%	3.8%	3.8%	17th	686th of 1,340
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,387	$31,012	$46,406	$44,673	15th	1,165th of 1,341
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	39.2%	52.2%	47.9%	51.1%	14th	709th of 1,291
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,222	$41,500	$51,895	$49,666	14th	1,161st of 1,336
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,271	$56,740	$83,390	$80,734	13th	1,143rd of 1,316
Foreign-born residents	1.1%	1.2%	14.7%	14.1%	6th	755th of 1,342
Median gross rent	$755	$803	$1,274	$1,413	5th	931st of 1,170
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.6%	15.8%	37.8%	35.7%	5th	1,126th of 1,340
Population	2,377	37,323	12,694,798	334,922,499	4th	623rd of 1,342
Diversity index	9.6	11.3	60.5	61.4	4th	983rd of 1,342
Population density	23/sq mi	91/sq mi	229/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	959th of 1,342
Median home value	$108,100	$89,000	$263,300	$332,700	3rd	1,003rd of 1,311
Work from home	3.2%	7.2%	15.9%	15.1%	3rd	1,132nd of 1,339
Broadband accessWeakness	74%	83.4%	90.8%	91%	2nd	1,257th of 1,338

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

Under 5

17%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

12%

35–44

11%

45–54

12%

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.5

Under 18

23.7%

65 and over

23.5%

Race and ethnicity

White95%
Black0.1%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

9.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

84.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.2%

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

Households

Households: 989
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 63.6%
Married couples: 46.5%
Living alone: 34.1%
Veterans (of adults): 10.8%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

18%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

62890

$54,271

Franklin Co.

$56,740

Illinois

$83,390

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,387

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.418

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

62890

$108,100

Franklin Co.

$89,000

Illinois

$263,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

62890

$755

Franklin Co.

$803

Illinois

$1,274

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

71%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.2%

20+ units

Mobile home

26%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,100
Owner-occupied: 71.6%
Vacant: 10.1%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 39.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21.6%
Home value to income: 2.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

85%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

0.2%

Walked

0.2%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.4%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

28%

20–29

16%

30–44

27%

45–59

13%

60+

Average commute

29.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

12%

Healthcare

10%

Sales

10%

Management

Transportation and moving

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Production

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Computer and math

Engineering and science

0.5%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.3%

Industries

Retail

13%

Manufacturing

11%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Information

Professional and technical services

0.8%

Median earnings per worker

$37,222

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	62890	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$53,000	$74,888
Service	$29,844	$26,804
Sales and office	$34,299	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$54,167	$49,199
Production and transportation	$32,292	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

31%

Some college

26%

Associate's

15%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
Households with broadband: 74%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 27.4%
No internet access: 23.1%
Without health insurance: 9.3%
Limited-English households: 1.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Thompsonville
State: Illinois
County: Franklin County
Center point: 37.9062° N, 88.7380° W
Land area: 103 sq mi
Water area: 0.7 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

62890 spans 4 counties

Franklin County52% of land
Williamson County23% of land
Hamilton County16% of land
Saline County8% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Thompsonville2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 62890

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
62856	Logan, IL	6.3 mi	332	$60,750	$54,500
62935	Galatia, IL	6.9 mi	2,178	$60,238	$105,400
62974	Pittsburg, IL	9.3 mi	1,536	$64,107	$199,100
62860	Macedonia, IL	9.3 mi	384	$80,288	$120,100
62896	West Frankfort, IL	9.5 mi	10,627	$55,458	$88,900
62977	Raleigh, IL	11 mi	599	$68,056	$155,400
62951	Johnston City, IL	12 mi	5,342	$50,657	$99,700
62812	Benton, IL	12 mi	11,611	$60,539	$101,100
62840	Frankfort Heights, IL · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
62874	Orient, IL	13 mi	440	$40,625	$54,000
62836	Ewing, IL	14 mi	891	$73,281	$123,900
62841	Freeman Spur, IL	15 mi	118	$31,750	$60,600

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Questions about 62890

What city is zip code 62890?

62890 is assigned to Thompsonville, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 62890 in?

62890 is mostly in Franklin County, but it extends into 3 other counties.

What is the population of 62890?

About 2,377 people live in 62890, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 62890 in?

62890 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 62890?

The median household income in 62890 is $54,271.

What zip codes are near 62890?

The closest zip codes to 62890 are 62856, 62935, 62974, 62860, 62896.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62890, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.