62977 ZIP Code — Raleigh, IL

Saline County, Illinois

ZIP code 62977 is located in Raleigh, Illinois, within Saline County. It covers approximately 21.17 square miles and serves a population of 632 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62977

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($61,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62977 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

632

population

21.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62977 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62977

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62977. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Raleigh	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62935 Galatia (5.1 mi) 62930 Eldorado (6.2 mi) 62817 Broughton (8.7 mi) 62946 Harrisburg (10.3 mi) 62890 Thompsonville (11.2 mi) 62917 Carrier Mills (12.9 mi) 62860 Macedonia (14.1 mi) 62934 Equality (14.6 mi) 62974 Pittsburg (15.1 mi) 62871 Omaha (15.5 mi) 62979 Ridgway (16 mi) 62987 Stonefort (16 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	632
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	21.17 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	37.8556
Longitude	-88.5438
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	46.3%	56.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	27.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	13.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.1%	3.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

632

Population

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$61,250

Median household income

$38,892

Per capita income

$109,500

Median home value

$964

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

289

Housing units

27.1%

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	115	18.2%
18 and over	517	81.8%
65 and over	134	21.2%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%

Two or more races 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	618	97.8%
Two or more races	14	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	56.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	27.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	13.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.1%	3.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 15.5%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 2.9%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k+ 11.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	15.5%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	2.9%
$150k–$200k	13.4%
$200k+	11.2%
Median income	$61,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$50k–$100k 31.1%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 11.4%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,500
Median rent / month	$964
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	20.2%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	5.8%
1980–1989	19.6%
1970–1979	30.8%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	8.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	64.8%
4 bedrooms	5.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	28.2%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	34.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.2%
Electricity	42.6%
Propane / LP gas	18.8%
Wood	9.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	161	58.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	43	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	73	26.4%
Households with children under 18	95	34.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	30.7%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.1%	22.2%
Married	59.7%	60.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	10.3%
Divorced	13.8%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.9%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	27.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	13.0%
Kindergarten	7	5.1%
Elementary school	40	29.0%
High school	40	29.0%
College / grad school	33	23.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Agriculture & mining 16.8%

Transportation & utilities 16.8%

Construction 14.6%

Finance & real estate 13.7%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Retail trade 4.3%

Professional & management 2.5%

Other services 2.5%

Public administration 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	28.0%
Natural resources & construction	27.6%
Production & transportation	5.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.9%
Government	21.1%
Self-employed	26.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	17.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 12.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.2%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.9%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	14.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	598	94.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	632	100.0%
Born in same state	629	99.5%
Born in different state	505	79.9%
Foreign born	3	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	81	12.8%
Arab	56	8.9%
Italian	43	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	3.3%
Norwegian	3	0.5%
Polish	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62977

What city is ZIP code 62977 in?

ZIP code 62977 is primarily assigned to Raleigh, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62977 in?

ZIP code 62977 falls within Saline County, Illinois.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62977?

The median home value in ZIP code 62977 is $109,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 62977?

ZIP code 62977 has an estimated population of 632 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62977?

The median household income in ZIP code 62977 is $61,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62977 in?

ZIP code 62977 observes the CST timezone.