62881 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to SALEM, IL 62881

62881 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Salem, Illinois. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. At $80,800 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Centralia area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $50,480/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 62881 is $44,063.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 62881 earn an average of $29,989/year. Women earn only $18,266/year.

5,434 people in 62881 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 62881? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 18.6 minutes.

The median age here is 41. There are 5,540 men and 5,845 women. The median age for men is 39 while for women the median age is 42.

To give you a sense of the community, 6,486 people (out of the 11,385 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 4,622 homes, and 390 businesses every day. 141 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

62881 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 39 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Dushanbe, Tajikistan!) and -89 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 539 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 11,385
  • White Population: 11,139
  • Black Population: 162
  • Hispanic Population: 118
  • Asian Population: 105
  • Hawaiian Population: 7
  • Indian Population: 63
  • Male Population: 5,540
  • Female Population: 5,845
  • Median Age: 41
  • Median Age of Males: 39
  • Median Age of Females: 42
  • Geography

  • Region: Midwest
  • Division: East North Central
  • State: Illinois
  • CBSA Type: Micropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Centralia IL
  • County: Marion
  • City: Salem
  • Longitude: -88.9
  • Latitude: 38.6
  • Elevation: 540 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 618
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 5,270
  • Drive alone: 4,639
  • Carpool: 472
  • Public transit: 2
  • Ride bikes or walk: 141

  • Average commute time: 18.6 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 386
  •    5 - 9: 1,358
  •    10 - 14: 1,192
  •    15 - 19: 747
  •    20 - 24: 306
  •    25 - 29: 267
  •    30 - 34: 419
  •    35 - 39: 107
  •    40 - 44: 109
  •    45 - 59: 163
  •    60 - 89: 72
  •    90 plus: 144
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $80,800
  • Average Annual Household Income: $43,148
  • Businesses: 361
  • Employees: 4,583
  • Annual Payroll: $135,360,000
  • Average Family Income: $50,480
  • Median Family Income: $36,613
  • Average Income for Men: $29,989
  • Average Income for Women: $18,266
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 121
  • State FIPS Code: 17

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Schools in 62881 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Clnton/Mrn/Wshngtn Pre Kind Prog
200 E Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-3885
Franklin Park Middle School
1325 N Franklin St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-7704
Hawthorn Elementary
1300 Hawthorn Rd
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-7702
Selmaville Elementary
3185 Selmaville Rd
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-2416
High Schools
Clnton/Mrn/Wshngtn Truant Alt Sch
200 E Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-3885
Salem Community High School
1200 N Broadway
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0727
Other Schools
Mar/Clin/Wash Co Rds
200 E Schwartz
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-6385
Other Schools
Selmaville North Elementary
2100 West Main St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-2416
Selmaville South Elementary
3185 Selmaville Road
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0806

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 62881 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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