62271 ZIP Code — Okawville, IL

Washington County, Illinois

ZIP code 62271 is located in Okawville, Illinois, within Washington County. It covers approximately 63.16 square miles and serves a population of 1,994 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62271

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 $167,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,625. 38% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62271 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,994
population
63.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62271 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62271

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62271. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Okawville Acceptable
Okawville Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62214 Addieville (5.7 mi) 62218 Bartelso (6.2 mi) 62215 Albers (7.4 mi) 62263 Nashville (9.1 mi) 62245 Germantown (9.7 mi) 62265 New Baden (9.9 mi) 62803 Hoyleton (11.5 mi) 62268 Oakdale (11.6 mi) 62216 Aviston (12.8 mi) 62258 Mascoutah (14.6 mi) 62257 Marissa (15 mi) 62230 Breese (15.1 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,994
Population density 32 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 189
Geography
Land area 63.16 sq mi
Water area 0.16 sq mi
Latitude 38.4319
Longitude -89.5063
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 37.4% 38.1% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 30.6% 37.5% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 29.6% 22.4% 24.4%
Over $200k 2.4% 1.9% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,994
Population
32
People per sq mi
46.0
Median age
$70,625
Median household income
$35,658
Per capita income
$167,900
Median home value
$717
Median monthly rent
80.5%
Home ownership
14.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
773
Housing units
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
57
Under 5
62
64
5–9
69
38
10–14
40
72
15–19
78
49
20–24
53
64
25–34
69
116
35–44
124
124
45–54
133
64
55–59
68
62
60–64
67
147
65–74
158
67
75–84
72
37
85+
40
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1844122.1%
18 and over1,55377.9%
65 and over52126.1%
Median age46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%
Two or more races 1.6%
Black or African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Other race 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,91995.8%
Two or more races331.6%
Black or African American140.7%
Asian110.5%
Hispanic or Latino100.5%
Other race100.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native70.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 37.4% 38.1% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 30.6% 37.5% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 29.6% 22.4% 24.4%
Over $200k 2.4% 1.9% 8.8%
Under $10k 6.5%
$10k–$15k 2.7%
$15k–$25k 15.6%
$25k–$35k 5.7%
$35k–$50k 7.3%
$50k–$75k 13.4%
$75k–$100k 13.1%
$100k–$150k 21.6%
$150k–$200k 10.9%
$200k+ 3.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.5%
$10k–$15k2.7%
$15k–$25k15.6%
$25k–$35k5.7%
$35k–$50k7.3%
$50k–$75k13.4%
$75k–$100k13.1%
$100k–$150k21.6%
$150k–$200k10.9%
$200k+3.3%
Median income$70,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%
$50k–$100k 16.2%
$100k–$150k 16.7%
$150k–$200k 18.3%
$200k–$300k 26.7%
$300k–$500k 11.3%
$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$167,900
Median rent / month$717
Owner occupied80.5%
Renter occupied19.5%
Vacant11.5%
Single-family detached83.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes11.0%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.32

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.0%
2000–200911.1%
1990–199911.8%
1980–19898.0%
1970–197915.8%
1960–19697.6%
1950–195910.5%
1940–19492.9%
1939 or earlier29.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.2%
2 bedrooms33.7%
3 bedrooms49.4%
4 bedrooms12.0%
5+ bedrooms2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.6%
1 vehicle24.5%
2 vehicles40.6%
3 or more31.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas35.4%
Electricity30.8%
Propane / LP gas26.2%
Wood3.9%
No fuel used2.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family45655.1%
Cohabiting couple516.2%
Male householder, no spouse15018.1%
Female householder, no spouse17020.6%
Households with children under 1822327.0%
Households with seniors (65+)34942.2%
Average household size2.41

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.7%19.6%
Married61.8%57.0%
Separated0.2%0.0%
Widowed2.0%12.5%
Divorced13.3%11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%
Some HS, no diploma 8.6%
HS graduate 33.5%
Some college, no degree 14.4%
Associate's degree 11.0%
Bachelor's degree 14.9%
Graduate / professional 13.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher86.9%
Bachelor's or higher27.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool307.6%
Kindergarten256.4%
Elementary school18647.3%
High school10526.7%
College / grad school4712.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%
Manufacturing 14.3%
Professional & management 9.2%
Agriculture & mining 8.0%
Construction 7.6%
Public administration 6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%
Retail trade 5.6%
Finance & real estate 5.3%
Other services 4.9%
Transportation & utilities 4.1%
Wholesale trade 2.6%
Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts49.2%
Service13.5%
Sales & office10.3%
Natural resources & construction12.4%
Production & transportation14.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.5%
Government19.6%
Self-employed7.5%
Unpaid family workers2.3%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.2%
Carpool8.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.4%
Work from home11.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)31.8

Poverty

All people 14.3%
Under 18 years 28.1%
18 and over 10.4%
Married-couple families 7.0%
Female-led households 43.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.2%
Retirement income24.3%
Supplemental Security1.9%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP13.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.9%
High blood pressure31.6%
High cholesterol33.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Heart disease6.0%
Stroke2.7%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis25.7%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease6.3%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.5%
Binge drinking16.0%
No physical activity21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.0%
Depression17.2%
Fair or poor health11.6%
Poor mental health12.2%
Poor physical health8.8%
No health insurance9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.8%
Visited dentist68.9%
Cholesterol screening90.7%
Teeth loss11.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1227.9%
Disability%
Any disability11.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years7.4%
65 and over28.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.8%
Public insurance43.7%
No insurance1.8%
Uninsured under 190.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,87594.0%
Spanish20.1%
Other Indo-European20.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,97999.2%
Born in same state1,95798.1%
Born in different state1,64282.3%
Foreign born221.1%
Naturalized citizen150.8%
Not a US citizen320.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian33116.6%
French1165.8%
Arab914.6%
AncestryCount%
English170.9%
Dutch10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.5%
Internet access84.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62271

What city is ZIP code 62271 in?

ZIP code 62271 is primarily assigned to Okawville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62271 in?

ZIP code 62271 falls within Washington County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62271 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 62271 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 62271 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 62271 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62271 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 62271 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62271?

The median home value in ZIP code 62271 is $167,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 62271 in?

ZIP code 62271 observes the CST timezone.

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