62011 ZIP Code — Bingham, IL

Fayette County, Illinois

ZIP code 62011 is located in Bingham, Illinois, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 28.79 square miles and serves a population of 273 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62011

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $38,264. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 72% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 62011 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

273

population

28.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62011 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62011

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62011. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bingham	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	273
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	28.79 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.1520
Longitude	-89.1949
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	82.2%	53.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	11.9%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

273

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$38,264

Median household income

$18,008

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

24.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

145

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	54	19.8%
18 and over	219	80.2%
65 and over	113	41.4%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Two or more races 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	269	97.1%
Hispanic or Latino	4	1.4%
Two or more races	4	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	82.2%	53.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	11.9%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 16.5%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 19.0%

$35k–$50k 33.1%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	16.5%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	19.0%
$35k–$50k	33.1%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	1.7%
$100k–$150k	4.1%
Median income	$38,264

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.3%

$50k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 1.7%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 14.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	16.6%
Single-family detached	70.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.1%
1990–1999	0.7%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	22.1%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	60.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	41.4%
3 bedrooms	51.0%
4 bedrooms	6.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	46.3%
2 vehicles	39.7%
3 or more	13.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.1%
Electricity	8.3%
Propane / LP gas	47.9%
Wood	20.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	61	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	43	35.5%
Female householder, no spouse	17	14.0%
Households with children under 18	22	18.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	78	64.5%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.8%	5.9%
Married	45.9%	69.4%
Separated	2.2%	5.9%
Widowed	8.1%	11.8%
Divorced	25.9%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 13.7%

HS graduate 56.6%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	9.3%
Elementary school	48	88.9%
High school	1	1.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 24.7%

Transportation & utilities 14.8%

Manufacturing 12.3%

Wholesale trade 11.1%

Information 9.9%

Retail trade 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Education & healthcare 7.4%

Construction 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.0%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	8.6%
Natural resources & construction	22.2%
Production & transportation	38.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.1%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	21.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 24.5%

Under 18 years 42.6%

18 and over 20.1%

Married-couple families 9.8%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	71.9%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	58.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	41.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	33.0%
Public insurance	74.4%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	273	100.0%
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)	273	100.0%
Born in same state	273	100.0%
Born in different state	219	80.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	54	19.8%
French	21	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	18	6.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.3%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62011

What city is ZIP code 62011 in?

ZIP code 62011 is primarily assigned to Bingham, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62011 in?

ZIP code 62011 falls within Fayette County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62011 have a large retiree population?

72% of households in ZIP code 62011 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62011 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 62011 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62011?

25% of residents in ZIP code 62011 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62011 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 62011 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 62011 in?

ZIP code 62011 observes the CST timezone.