ZIP Code 62979 - Ridgway Illinois
Overview
ZIP Code 62979 is located in Ridgway Illinois. Portions of 62979 are also in Ridgway Township and North Fork Township and Gold Hill Township and New Haven Township. 62979 is entirely within Gallatin County. Regionally, 62979 is located in the Paducah-Cape Girardeau-Harrisburg-Mt Vernon Area.
ZIP Code 62979 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Ridgway |
| Primary County | Gallatin County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 948 |
| Area Code(s) | 618 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 62979 Map
62979 Demographics
62979 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 62979 is White. The current unemployment level in 62979 is 5.2%.
| Population | 948 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 19 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 528 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,279 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $282,430 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.71% |
62979 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 812 | 97.71% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 1.68% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62979 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 108 | 13.3% |
| Bachelor Degree | 79 | 9.73% |
| High School Diploma | 285 | 35.1% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 76 | 9.36% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 119 | 14.66% |
| Associates Degree | 102 | 12.56% |
| Masters Degree | 25 | 3.08% |
| Professional Degree | 18 | 2.22% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
62979 Geography
| Coordinates | 37.81060028, -88.24868011 |
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| Region | Paducah-Cape Girardeau-Harrisburg-Mt Vernon Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 51 Square Miles |
62979 Schools
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62979 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 72a - Wabash-Ohio Bottomlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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