The historical population data for the ZIP code 62967 which corresponds to New Burnside in Illinois reveals a predominantly rural lifestyle with a very low population density Over the past decade the population has fluctuated between 159 and 215 residents with the most recent data from 2022 showing a population of 175 and a density of 221 people per square mile

Given the ZIP codes total area of 792 square miles and the 2022 population density the region falls well within the remote rural classification This suggests that the area is characterized by vast expanses of land per household likely exceeding 5 acres with a focus on privacy and self-sustainability The lifestyle in this ZIP code is expected to be primarily agricultural or undeveloped with residents engaging in outdoor and recreational activities due to the natural environment

The estimated number of housing units corresponding to the 2022 population is approximately 67 based on the national average household size of 261 This low number of housing units spread across the ZIP codes area further emphasizes the sparse population distribution and rural nature of the region