62807 ZIP Code — Alma, IL

Marion County, Illinois

ZIP code 62807 is located in Alma, Illinois, within Marion County. It covers approximately 39.18 square miles and serves a population of 832 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62807

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $120,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,667. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62807 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

832

population

39.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62807 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62807

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62807. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alma	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62854 Kinmundy (5 mi) 62875 Patoka (7 mi) 62892 Vernon (8.1 mi) 62881 Salem (8.3 mi) 62880 Saint Peter (8.3 mi) 62885 Shobonier (10.9 mi) 62870 Odin (11 mi) 62471 Vandalia (11.9 mi) 62838 Farina (12.3 mi) 62849 Iuka (12.9 mi) 62882 Sandoval (13.1 mi) 62853 Kell (16 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	832
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	39.18 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	38.7583
Longitude	-88.9285
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.8%	50.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	32.3%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	13.0%	2.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

832

Population

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$79,667

Median household income

$42,320

Per capita income

$120,700

Median home value

$463

Median monthly rent

88.1%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

417

Housing units

33.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

103

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	176	21.2%
18 and over	656	78.8%
65 and over	153	18.4%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	827	99.4%
Two or more races	5	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.8%	50.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	32.3%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	13.0%	2.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 15.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	15.6%
Median income	$79,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.2%

$50k–$100k 23.0%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k–$300k 26.2%

$300k–$500k 12.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,700
Median rent / month	$463
Owner occupied	88.1%
Renter occupied	11.9%
Vacant	21.7%
Single-family detached	75.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	24.6%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	8.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	32.4%
4 bedrooms	23.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.7%
Electricity	33.6%
Propane / LP gas	31.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	209	58.1%
Cohabiting couple	23	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	33	9.2%
Female householder, no spouse	95	26.4%
Households with children under 18	124	34.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	113	31.4%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.5%	5.7%
Married	62.6%	57.9%
Separated	0.0%	8.3%
Widowed	1.9%	5.2%
Divorced	24.9%	22.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 22.7%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 31.4%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	33.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	2.5%
Kindergarten	48	29.4%
Elementary school	84	51.5%
High school	6	3.7%
College / grad school	21	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.3%

Manufacturing 20.9%

Public administration 11.3%

Retail trade 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Construction 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Professional & management 0.9%

Other services 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.3%
Government	23.0%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 5.2%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	34.4%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	11.4%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	47.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.0%
Public insurance	43.1%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	796	95.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	816	98.1%
Born in same state	816	98.1%
Born in different state	698	83.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	1.9%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	242	29.1%
French	63	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	36	4.3%
German	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	95.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62807

What city is ZIP code 62807 in?

ZIP code 62807 is primarily assigned to Alma, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62807 in?

ZIP code 62807 falls within Marion County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62807 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 62807 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62807 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 62807 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62807?

The median home value in ZIP code 62807 is $120,700.

Does ZIP code 62807 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 62807 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 62807 in?

ZIP code 62807 observes the CST timezone.