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ZIP Code 62985
Simpson, IL, Pope County
Population
1,128
Land area
74.4sq mi
People per sq mi
15
City
Simpson
ZIP 62985 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 62985 at a glance
- ZIP 62985 (Simpson) is 93% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,375, 11% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,800 (30% below Illinois).
Local data for ZIP 62985
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 62985, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,375
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$183,800
Homeownership
97.0%
Bachelor's or higher
11.5%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
26.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
10
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
18
$439K annual payroll
PPP loans
$174K
24 loans
Campaign donations
$11.08K
0% D, 68% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 62985, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
643
Countywide, mostly dense fog
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 62985, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities in ZIP 62985
ZIP codes near 62985
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 62928Eddyville | 6.1 mi | 12.8 |
| 62938Golconda | 8 mi | 168.8 |
| 62943Simpson | 8.7 mi | 37.5 |
| 62972New Burnside | 8.8 mi | 53.7 |
| 62967New Burnside | 9.5 mi | 6.5 |
| 62995Vienna | 11 mi | 119.5 |
| 62987Stonefort | 11 mi | 91.7 |
| 62922Creal Springs | 13 mi | 63.3 |
| 62947Eddyville | 15 mi | 73.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 62985?
- ZIP code 62985 is in Simpson, IL (Pope County).
- What county is ZIP code 62985 in?
- ZIP code 62985 is mostly in Pope County, Illinois.
- How many people live in ZIP code 62985?
- About 1,128 people live in the 62985 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.