62692 ZIP Code — Waverly, IL

Morgan County, Illinois

ZIP code 62692 is located in Waverly, Illinois, within Morgan County. It covers approximately 87.30 square miles and serves a population of 2,228 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62692

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 $108,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,883. 39% 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.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62692 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,228

population

87.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62692 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62692

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62692. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waverly	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62661 Loami (6 mi) 62638 Franklin (7.6 mi) 62667 Modesto (8.1 mi) 62615 Auburn (10.1 mi) 62670 New Berlin (11 mi) 62690 Virden (11.7 mi) 62601 Alexander (11.8 mi) 62629 Chatham (12.4 mi) 62674 Palmyra (13.3 mi) 62640 Girard (14.4 mi) 62530 Divernon (15.1 mi) 62668 Murrayville (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,228
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	87.30 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	39.5978
Longitude	-89.9441
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	47.8%	47.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	31.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	18.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,228

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$63,883

Median household income

$35,210

Per capita income

$108,000

Median home value

$746

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

787

Housing units

19.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

111

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

117

35–44

135

184

45–54

214

55–59

60–64

117

65–74

135

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	545	24.5%
18 and over	1,683	75.5%
65 and over	432	19.4%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.1%

Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

Two or more races 5.8%

Asian 1.6%

Black or African American 1.3%

Other race 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,995	84.1%
Hispanic or Latino	145	6.1%
Two or more races	138	5.8%
Asian	39	1.6%
Black or African American	31	1.3%
Other race	25	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	47.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	31.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	18.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 20.0%

$50k–$75k 22.9%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	20.0%
$50k–$75k	22.9%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$63,883

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 35.2%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 9.6%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,000
Median rent / month	$746
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.3%
Vacant	7.0%
Single-family detached	91.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	49.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	52.5%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	27.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.7%
Electricity	14.2%
Propane / LP gas	13.8%
Wood	3.6%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	484	54.8%
Cohabiting couple	64	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	118	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	217	24.6%
Households with children under 18	268	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	307	34.8%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.1%	23.0%
Married	62.9%	46.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.9%	6.4%
Divorced	11.1%	24.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 43.9%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	58	11.5%
Kindergarten	33	6.5%
Elementary school	178	35.3%
High school	98	19.4%
College / grad school	137	27.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.6%

Transportation & utilities 12.8%

Retail trade 10.4%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Construction 4.7%

Public administration 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Professional & management 2.7%

Other services 2.6%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.6%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	11.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.0%
Government	18.7%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 40.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	136	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	28.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.9%
Public insurance	45.2%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,022	90.8%
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)	2,174	97.6%
Born in same state	2,174	97.6%
Born in different state	1,902	85.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	54	2.4%
Not a US citizen	29	53.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	375	16.8%
Italian	230	10.3%
Arab	158	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	39	1.8%
English	20	0.9%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62692

What city is ZIP code 62692 in?

ZIP code 62692 is primarily assigned to Waverly, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62692 in?

ZIP code 62692 falls within Morgan County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62692 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 62692 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62692 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 62692 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62692?

The median home value in ZIP code 62692 is $108,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 62692?

ZIP code 62692 has an estimated population of 2,228 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62692 in?

ZIP code 62692 observes the CST timezone.