62557 ZIP Code — Pana, IL

Christian County, Illinois

ZIP code 62557 is located in Pana, Illinois, within Christian County. It covers approximately 116.85 square miles and serves a population of 7,002 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62557

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 $94,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,060. 44% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62557 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,002

population

116.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62557 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62557

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62557. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pana	Acceptable
Pana	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62083 Rosamond (2.8 mi) 62553 Oconee (9.1 mi) 62571 Tower Hill (10.1 mi) 62510 Assumption (10.5 mi) 62075 Nokomis (10.7 mi) 62556 Palmer (12.9 mi) 62568 Taylorville (13.5 mi) 62546 Morrisonville (13.9 mi) 62431 Herrick (14.4 mi) 62094 Witt (15.6 mi) 62567 Stonington (17.2 mi) 62550 Moweaqua (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,002
Population density	60 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	116.85 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	39.3929
Longitude	-89.1518
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.2%	45.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	35.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	17.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

7,002

Population

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$53,060

Median household income

$30,440

Per capita income

$94,800

Median home value

$685

Median monthly rent

77.0%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

2,855

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

129

Under 5

121

257

5–9

239

174

10–14

162

200

15–19

187

169

20–24

158

461

25–34

430

391

35–44

365

438

45–54

408

270

55–59

252

270

60–64

253

463

65–74

433

330

75–84

309

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,283	18.3%
18 and over	5,719	81.7%
65 and over	1,668	23.8%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Asian 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,777	95%
Two or more races	148	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	133	1.9%
Asian	77	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.2%	45.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	35.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	17.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$53,060

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.8%

$50k–$100k 34.7%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 13.6%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,800
Median rent / month	$685
Owner occupied	77.0%
Renter occupied	23.0%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	81.6%
Large apartment buildings	4.5%
Mobile homes	7.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	16.4%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	28.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	11.8%
2 bedrooms	33.1%
3 bedrooms	41.8%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	36.8%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.1%
Electricity	18.2%
Propane / LP gas	8.7%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,209	40.7%
Cohabiting couple	281	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	583	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	900	30.3%
Households with children under 18	578	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,158	39.0%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.4%	23.8%
Married	42.6%	46.1%
Separated	3.5%	2.0%
Widowed	4.1%	13.3%
Divorced	15.4%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	72	5.3%
Kindergarten	57	4.2%
Elementary school	665	48.7%
High school	383	28.1%
College / grad school	188	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.8%

Retail trade 13.9%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Construction 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Professional & management 5.8%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Public administration 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Other services 1.7%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 8.9%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 3.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	554	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	26.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.7%
Public insurance	49.7%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,752	96.4%
Spanish	25	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.1%
Other languages	17	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,949	99.2%
Born in same state	6,937	99.1%
Born in different state	5,797	82.8%
Foreign born	12	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	53	0.8%
Not a US citizen	17	32.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	824	11.8%
French	725	10.4%
Arab	628	9%
English	77	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	59	0.8%
Polish	56	0.8%
Irish	15	0.2%
Dutch	15	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62557

What city is ZIP code 62557 in?

ZIP code 62557 is primarily assigned to Pana, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62557 in?

ZIP code 62557 falls within Christian County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62557 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 62557 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62557?

The median home value in ZIP code 62557 is $94,800.

Does ZIP code 62557 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 62557 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 62557?

ZIP code 62557 has an estimated population of 7,002 residents, with a density of 60 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62557 in?

ZIP code 62557 observes the CST timezone.