ZIP Code 62479 is located in Wheeler Illinois. Portions of 62479 are also in North Muddy Township and Grove Township and St. Francis Township and South Muddy Township and Wade Township (Jasper County). 62479 is primarily within Jasper County, with some portions in Effingham County. Regionally, 62479 is located in the Terre Haute Area.
ZIP Code Name | Wheeler |
Primary County | Jasper County |
ZIP Code Type | Standard |
Population (2022) | 808 |
Area Code(s) | 217 / 618 |
Current Time | CDT |
62479 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 62479 is White. The current unemployment level in 62479 is 4.4%.
Population | 808 |
Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
Population Density | 13 People per Square Mile |
Total Households | 327 |
Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
Median Household Income (2021) | $66,919 |
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $161,560 |
Current Unemployment Rate (June 2024) | 4.4% |
Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 99.50% |
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
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White | 795 | 99.5% |
Black | 3 | 0.38% |
Hispanic | 1 | 0.13% |
Asian | 0 | 0% |
Native American | 0 | 0% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
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Less Than 1 Year of College | 28 | 4.74% |
Bachelor Degree | 64 | 10.83% |
High School Diploma | 210 | 35.53% |
No High School Diploma | 3 | 0.51% |
GED or Alternate | 24 | 4.06% |
1 or More Years of College | 71 | 12.01% |
Associates Degree | 149 | 25.21% |
Masters Degree | 37 | 6.26% |
Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
Doctorate Degree | 5 | 0.85% |
Coordinates | 39.04794693,-88.31948090 |
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Regions | Terre Haute AreaChampaign and Springfield Decatur Area |
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Effingham, IL |
Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
Area | 64 Square Miles |
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Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ecoregion | 72j - Southern Illinoian Till Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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