62449 ZIP Code — Oblong, IL

Crawford County, Illinois

ZIP code 62449 is located in Oblong, Illinois, within Crawford County. It covers approximately 120.14 square miles and serves a population of 2,957 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62449

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 $103,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,679. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62449 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,957

population

120.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62449 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62449

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62449. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oblong	Acceptable
Oblong	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62480 Willow Hill (6.3 mi) 62454 Robinson (9.1 mi) 62413 Annapolis (9.9 mi) 62481 Yale (10.1 mi) 62475 West Liberty (11.4 mi) 62433 Hutsonville (14 mi) 62432 Hidalgo (14.4 mi) 62478 West York (14.7 mi) 62448 Newton (16 mi) 62425 Dundas (16.1 mi) 62451 Palestine (16.6 mi) 62427 Flat Rock (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,957
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	120.14 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.0130
Longitude	-87.9072
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	54.2%	48.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	30.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	17.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,957

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$57,679

Median household income

$32,776

Per capita income

$103,800

Median home value

$515

Median monthly rent

76.3%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

1,081

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

191

25–34

177

139

35–44

129

175

45–54

163

172

55–59

159

102

60–64

211

65–74

195

128

75–84

118

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	581	19.6%
18 and over	2,376	80.4%
65 and over	732	24.8%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Black or African American 0.9%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,812	94%
Two or more races	97	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	36	1.2%
Black or African American	28	0.9%
Other race	18	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.2%	48.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	30.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	17.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 27.3%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	27.3%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$57,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.3%

$50k–$100k 30.9%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,800
Median rent / month	$515
Owner occupied	76.3%
Renter occupied	23.7%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	83.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	11.5%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	14.4%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	20.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	32.8%
3 bedrooms	47.3%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	23.7%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.2%
Electricity	18.7%
Propane / LP gas	30.0%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	781	60.6%
Cohabiting couple	63	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	164	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	280	21.7%
Households with children under 18	337	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	505	39.2%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.0%	17.7%
Married	66.2%	56.6%
Separated	0.7%	1.8%
Widowed	4.0%	13.4%
Divorced	7.0%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 37.1%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 19.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	83	15.1%
Kindergarten	28	5.1%
Elementary school	227	41.2%
High school	154	27.9%
College / grad school	59	10.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Other services 13.9%

Retail trade 13.8%

Construction 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Professional & management 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Public administration 1.5%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	25.9%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.5%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.1%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.1

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 15.4%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 24.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	38.4%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	169	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.7%
Public insurance	46.2%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,800	94.7%
Spanish	20	0.7%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,948	99.7%
Born in same state	2,948	99.7%
Born in different state	2,159	73.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.3%
Not a US citizen	4	44.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	381	12.9%
Italian	360	12.2%
Arab	331	11.2%
English	22	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	10	0.3%
Polish	10	0.3%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62449

What city is ZIP code 62449 in?

ZIP code 62449 is primarily assigned to Oblong, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62449 in?

ZIP code 62449 falls within Crawford County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62449 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 62449 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62449?

The median home value in ZIP code 62449 is $103,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 62449?

ZIP code 62449 has an estimated population of 2,957 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62449?

The median household income in ZIP code 62449 is $57,679, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62449 in?

ZIP code 62449 observes the CST timezone.