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Joppa, IL
Village in Massac County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62953.
Population
259
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
533
ZIP codes
1
Joppa and its ZIP codes
Joppa at a glance
- Joppa is about 2.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Joppa, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Massac County. PPP loans are for Joppa.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,322
2,853 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,487
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$286M
FY 2026, $20,177 per person
PPP loans
$52.8K
5 loans, 5 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Joppa, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
778
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
134
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Joppa, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
ZIP codes in Joppa
1 in or overlapping Joppa. Population shown
Cities near Joppa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bandana, KYCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.9 |
| MetropolisCity | 7.3 mi | 6 |
| Kevil, KYCity | 8.9 mi | 0.6 |
| KarnakVillage | 9.2 mi | 1.8 |
| BelknapVillage | 9.5 mi | 1.1 |
| New Grand ChainVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| La Center, KYCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| BrookportCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| OlmstedVillage | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| CypressVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| ViennaCity | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| Massac, KYCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4 |
| Paducah, KYCity | 15 mi | 20.3 |
| Barlow, KYCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Hendron, KYCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.3 |
| Lovelaceville, KYCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Joppa, IL in?
- Joppa is in Massac County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Joppa, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Joppa include 62953.
- What is the population of Joppa, IL?
- About 259 people live in Joppa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Joppa?
- Nearby places include Bandana, KY (6.9 mi), Metropolis (7.3 mi), Kevil, KY (8.9 mi), Karnak (9.2 mi), Belknap (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023