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Washington County
Irvington, IL
62848
62848 ZIP Code — Irvington, IL
Washington County, Illinois
ZIP code 62848 is located in
Irvington ,
Illinois ,
within Washington County .
It covers approximately 2.72 square miles and serves a population of
514 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 618 .
About ZIP code 62848
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 $79,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $63,636. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 62848 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
514
Population density
189 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
189
Geography
Land area
2.72 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
38.4318
Longitude
-89.1635
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
618
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.1%
38.1%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
38.6%
37.5%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
17.0%
22.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
2.3%
1.9%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$63,636
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 88 17.1% 18 and over 426 82.9% 65 and over 119 23.2% Median age 52.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
7%
Group Count % White 446 86.8% Black or African American 36 7% Two or more races 32 6.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.1%
38.1%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
38.6%
37.5%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
17.0%
22.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
2.3%
1.9%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.0% $10k–$15k 1.8% $15k–$25k 14.0% $25k–$35k 7.0% $35k–$50k 11.8% $50k–$75k 18.0% $75k–$100k 19.3% $100k–$150k 17.1% $150k–$200k 1.8% $200k+ 2.2% Median income $63,636
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $79,500 Median rent / month $870 Owner occupied 82.9% Renter occupied 17.1% Vacant 5.8% Single-family detached 82.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 7.9% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.24
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.8% 2000–2009 5.8% 1990–1999 4.1% 1980–1989 9.1% 1970–1979 22.7% 1960–1969 9.9% 1950–1959 18.2% 1940–1949 5.8% 1939 or earlier 23.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.1% 2 bedrooms 26.4% 3 bedrooms 62.8% 4 bedrooms 6.6% 5+ bedrooms 2.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.1% 1 vehicle 34.2% 2 vehicles 36.4% 3 or more 23.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 58.8% Electricity 35.1% Propane / LP gas 6.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 117 51.3% Cohabiting couple 15 6.6% Male householder, no spouse 46 20.2% Female householder, no spouse 50 21.9% Households with children under 18 53 23.2% Households with seniors (65+) 87 38.2% Average household size 2.25
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 34.1% 13.1% Married 49.1% 59.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.6% 12.6% Divorced 14.2% 14.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
31.1%
Graduate / professional
3.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.5% Bachelor's or higher 8.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 13 16.5% Kindergarten 6 7.6% Elementary school 14 17.7% High school 35 44.3% College / grad school 11 13.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.8%
Transportation & utilities
12.8%
Agriculture & mining
9.4%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.0%
Professional & management
1.3%
Public administration
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.1% Service 17.5% Sales & office 15.0% Natural resources & construction 12.0% Production & transportation 29.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 89.3% Government 4.7% Self-employed 6.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 91.4% Carpool 3.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.9% Work from home 4.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 23.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
19.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.7% Retirement income 35.1% Supplemental Security 7.0% Cash public assistance 3.9% Food stamps / SNAP 15.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.5% High blood pressure 32.6% High cholesterol 32.4% Diabetes 9.5% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 26.3% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 7.3% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.5% Binge drinking 16.2% No physical activity 25.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.4% Depression 18.4% Fair or poor health 14.0% Poor mental health 13.5% Poor physical health 10.0% No health insurance 10.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.2% Visited dentist 63.2% Cholesterol screening 88.6% Teeth loss 15.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 57 13.4%
Disability % Any disability 23.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 16.6% 65 and over 58.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 72.8% Public insurance 46.3% No insurance 2.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 474 92.2% Spanish 4 0.8% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 4 0.8% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 514 100.0% Born in same state 514 100.0% Born in different state 443 86.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 69 13.4% French 61 11.9% Arab 25 4.9%
Ancestry Count % English 3 0.6% Polish 2 0.4% Norwegian 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.4% Internet access 81.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62848
What city is ZIP code 62848 in?
ZIP code 62848 is primarily assigned to Irvington, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62848 in?
ZIP code 62848 falls within Washington County, Illinois.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 62848?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 62848 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 62848 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 62848 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 62848 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 62848 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 62848 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 62848 in?
ZIP code 62848 observes the CST timezone.
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