Zip code 62965: Muddy, Illinois

Q: What city is zip code 62965?

62965 is assigned to Muddy, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 62965 in?

62965 is in Saline County, Illinois.

Q: What is the population of 62965?

About 79 people live in 62965, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 62965?

The closest zip codes to 62965 are 62946, 62977, 62930, 62935, 62917.

Residential delivery areaSaline CountyCentral Time

Population

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$531/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

59.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.9 sq mi

93 people/sq mi

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

About 62965

62965 is a small-town zip code in Muddy, Illinois (Saline County), covering 0.9 sq mi of land. About 79 people live here, or 93 per square mile. The median resident is 59.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

40.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 69% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $531 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and food service. 30% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 62965 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 79 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Population79
U.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,798
Population density93/sq mi
U.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi
Per capita income$29,073
U.S. $44,673 · IL $46,406
Median gross rent$531
U.S. $1,413 · IL $1,274
Median age59.2
U.S. 38.9 · IL 39
Poverty rate40.5%
U.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher14.8%
U.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%
Homeownership rate68.6%
U.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%
Work from home30%
U.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%
Unemployment rate28.6%
U.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%
Diversity index0
U.S. 61.4 · IL 60.5
Broadband access37.1%
U.S. 91% · IL 90.8%
Uninsured rate7.6%
U.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%
Veterans15.1%
U.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%
Foreign-born residents0%
U.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%
Housing vacancy10.3%
U.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%
Rent-burdened renters80%
U.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%
Residents 65 and older41.8%
U.S. 17.2% · IL 17%
Residents under 187.6%
U.S. 22% · IL 21.8%
Median earnings per worker$27,500
U.S. $49,666 · IL $51,895
Tech workers0%
U.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%
Healthcare workers0%
U.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%
Self-employed workers30%
U.S. 10% · IL 8.8%
Government workers15%
U.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%
Income inequality (Gini)0.603
U.S. 0.483 · IL 0.481

Measure	62965	Saline	IL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IL
Population	79	23,213	12,694,798	334,922,499	—	—
Population density	93/sq mi	61/sq mi	229/sq mi	95/sq mi	—	—
Per capita income	$29,073	$36,683	$46,406	$44,673	—	—
Median gross rent	$531	$726	$1,274	$1,413	—	—
Median age	59.2	43.8	39	38.9	—	—
Poverty rate	40.5%	18.9%	11.8%	12.5%	—	—
Bachelor's degree or higher	14.8%	19.6%	37.8%	35.7%	—	—
Homeownership rate	68.6%	72.5%	67.1%	65.2%	—	—
Work from home	30%	4.2%	15.9%	15.1%	—	—
Unemployment rate	28.6%	7.7%	5.8%	5.2%	—	—
Diversity index	0	16.3	60.5	61.4	—	—
Broadband access	37.1%	76.5%	90.8%	91%	—	—
Uninsured rate	7.6%	5.4%	6.9%	8.4%	—	—
Veterans	15.1%	8%	4.8%	6.2%	—	—
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.9%	14.7%	14.1%	—	—
Housing vacancy	10.3%	13.2%	7.7%	10.1%	—	—
Rent-burdened renters	80%	50.5%	47.9%	51.1%	—	—
Residents 65 and older	41.8%	21.5%	17%	17.2%	—	—
Residents under 18	7.6%	20.7%	21.8%	22%	—	—
Median earnings per worker	$27,500	$40,984	$51,895	$49,666	—	—
Tech workers	0%	1.1%	3.8%	3.8%	—	—
Healthcare workers	0%	12.8%	9.5%	9.7%	—	—
Self-employed workers	30%	7.3%	8.8%	10%	—	—
Government workers	15%	22.7%	13.3%	14.5%	—	—
Income inequality (Gini)	0.603	0.525	0.481	0.483	—	—

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

5–17

15%

18–24

25–34

11%

35–44

45–54

22%

55–64

14%

65–74

28%

75+

Median age

59.2

Under 18

7.6%

65 and over

41.8%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

97.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 35
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 54.3%
Married couples: 25.7%
Living alone: 40%
Veterans (of adults): 15.1%
Male / female: 34% / 66%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

66%

$25–50k

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

62965

—

Saline Co.

$53,117

Illinois

$83,390

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,073

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

40.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.603

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

62965

—

Saline Co.

$94,300

Illinois

$263,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

62965

$531

Saline Co.

$726

Illinois

$1,274

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 39
Owner-occupied: 68.6%
Vacant: 10.3%
Median year built: 1958
Median rooms: 4.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 80%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 80%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

65%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

30%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

29%

10–19

71%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

28.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

38.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

75%

Office and admin

15%

Food service

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Finance, insurance and real estate

35%

Manufacturing

30%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

15%

Construction

10%

Health care and social assistance

Public administration

Education

Retail

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$27,500

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

30%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	62965	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$45,625	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

61%

Some college

Associate's

16%

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 37.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 28.6%
No internet access: 62.9%
Without health insurance: 7.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Muddy
State: Illinois
County: Saline County
Center point: 37.7673° N, 88.5183° W
Land area: 0.9 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Muddy20% of zip
Harrisburg4% of zip

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

Zip codes near 62965

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
62946	Harrisburg, IL	4.6 mi	11,256	$51,566	$97,300
62977	Raleigh, IL	6.1 mi	599	$68,056	$155,400
62930	Eldorado, IL	6.9 mi	5,761	$52,931	$93,400
62935	Galatia, IL	8.5 mi	2,178	$60,238	$105,400
62917	Carrier Mills, IL	8.9 mi	2,303	$50,119	$73,400
62934	Equality, IL	9.7 mi	833	$54,107	$86,000
62987	Stonefort, IL	13 mi	1,724	$83,393	$112,600
62817	Broughton, IL	13 mi	639	$105,625	$453,200
62954	Junction, IL	14 mi	411	$67,756	$89,700
62974	Pittsburg, IL	15 mi	1,536	$64,107	$199,100
62890	Thompsonville, IL	15 mi	2,377	$54,271	$108,100
62871	Omaha, IL	16 mi	866	$107,750	$80,500

Questions about 62965

What city is zip code 62965?

62965 is assigned to Muddy, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 62965 in?

62965 is in Saline County, Illinois.

What is the population of 62965?

About 79 people live in 62965, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 62965 in?

62965 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 62965?

The closest zip codes to 62965 are 62946, 62977, 62930, 62935, 62917.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62965, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.