62831 ZIP Code — Du Bois, IL

Washington County, Illinois

ZIP code 62831 is located in Du Bois, Illinois, within Washington County. It covers approximately 40.73 square miles and serves a population of 380 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62831

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 home value is $132,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,750. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62831 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

380

population

40.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62831 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62831

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62831. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Du Bois	Acceptable
Du Bois	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62808 Ashley (5.5 mi) 62888 Tamaroa (7 mi) 62883 Scheller (8.9 mi) 62894 Waltonville (9.4 mi) 62877 Richview (11.1 mi) 62263 Nashville (11.8 mi) 62898 Woodlawn (13.8 mi) 62274 Pinckneyville (14 mi) 62884 Sesser (14 mi) 62832 Du Quoin (15.1 mi) 62803 Hoyleton (15.6 mi) 62268 Oakdale (16 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	380
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	189

Geography
Land area	40.73 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	38.2346
Longitude	-89.2298
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	44.3%	38.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	37.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

380

Population

People per sq mi

53.1

Median age

$77,750

Median household income

$40,663

Per capita income

$132,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.0%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

240

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

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	50	13.2%
18 and over	330	86.8%
65 and over	108	28.4%
Median age	53.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.7%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	379	99.7%
Black or African American	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	38.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	37.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 1.1%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 28.9%

$75k–$100k 32.1%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	1.1%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	28.9%
$75k–$100k	32.1%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$77,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 28.7%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k–$300k 32.2%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.0%
Renter occupied	7.0%
Vacant	26.1%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	15.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	19.4%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	35.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	19.4%
3 bedrooms	44.3%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	14.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	21.9%
2 vehicles	30.5%
3 or more	43.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.0%
Electricity	21.4%
Propane / LP gas	38.5%
Wood	9.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	91	48.7%
Cohabiting couple	26	13.9%
Male householder, no spouse	28	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	42	22.5%
Households with children under 18	46	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	81	43.3%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.8%	20.0%
Married	57.5%	50.3%
Separated	2.5%	0.0%
Widowed	6.3%	19.5%
Divorced	15.0%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 18.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	7.7%
Kindergarten	4	7.7%
Elementary school	11	21.2%
High school	24	46.2%
College / grad school	9	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 37.2%

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Retail trade 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Professional & management 5.5%

Construction 4.6%

Public administration 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Other services 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.6%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	29.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.9%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	13.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.8

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 7.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.5%
Retirement income	39.6%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	66.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	13.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	12.0%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	16.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.6%
Public insurance	37.1%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	361	95.0%
Spanish	1	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	378	99.5%
Born in same state	378	99.5%
Born in different state	292	76.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	54	14.2%
French	27	7.1%
Arab	27	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	4.5%
Irish	1	0.3%
Polish	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.2%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62831

What city is ZIP code 62831 in?

ZIP code 62831 is primarily assigned to Du Bois, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62831 in?

ZIP code 62831 falls within Washington County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62831 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 62831 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62831 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 62831 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 62831 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 62831 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62831 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 62831 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 62831 in?

ZIP code 62831 observes the CST timezone.