62217 ZIP Code — Baldwin, IL

Randolph County, Illinois

ZIP code 62217 is located in Baldwin, Illinois, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 31.26 square miles and serves a population of 718 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62217

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 $115,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,750. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 62217 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

718

population

31.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62217 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62217

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62217. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Baldwin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62286 Sparta (7.3 mi) 62242 Evansville (7.9 mi) 62297 Walsh (8.6 mi) 62278 Red Bud (9.7 mi) 62255 Lenzburg (10 mi) 62264 New Athens (10.1 mi) 62257 Marissa (11.2 mi) 62241 Ellis Grove (11.7 mi) 62261 Modoc (14.1 mi) 62237 Coulterville (14.7 mi) 62288 Steeleville (15.1 mi) 62277 Prairie Du Rocher (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	718
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	31.26 sq mi
Water area	2.51 sq mi
Latitude	38.1752
Longitude	-89.8332
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	42.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	43.4%	35.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	18.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

718

Population

People per sq mi

51.7

Median age

$43,750

Median household income

$24,565

Per capita income

$115,200

Median home value

$975

Median monthly rent

91.0%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

13.2%

Unemployment

367

Housing units

7.1%

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	155	21.6%
18 and over	563	78.4%
65 and over	233	32.5%
Median age	51.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	718	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	42.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	43.4%	35.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	18.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 31.6%

$50k–$75k 6.8%

$75k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	31.6%
$50k–$75k	6.8%
$75k–$100k	23.9%
$100k–$150k	4.8%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$43,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.5%

$50k–$100k 29.4%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 20.6%

$300k–$500k 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,200
Median rent / month	$975
Owner occupied	91.0%
Renter occupied	9.0%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	74.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	23.3%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	13.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	42.3%
3 bedrooms	42.3%
4 bedrooms	4.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	20.0%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	41.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.2%
Electricity	25.8%
Propane / LP gas	30.0%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	17.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	168	54.2%
Cohabiting couple	24	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	78	25.2%
Female householder, no spouse	40	12.9%
Households with children under 18	63	20.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	171	55.2%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.4%	13.9%
Married	53.4%	62.5%
Separated	1.6%	3.4%
Widowed	4.2%	10.9%
Divorced	18.5%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 51.1%

Some college, no degree 31.1%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 0.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	7.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	2.8%
Kindergarten	7	6.6%
Elementary school	58	54.7%
High school	26	24.5%
College / grad school	12	11.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 18.5%

Manufacturing 17.1%

Retail trade 17.1%

Education & healthcare 14.2%

Agriculture & mining 11.8%

Professional & management 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Public administration 3.8%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Transportation & utilities 0.5%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Other services 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.6%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	23.2%
Natural resources & construction	20.9%
Production & transportation	25.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.9%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	1.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	14.1%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.4

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 19.4%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 57.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.5%
Retirement income	48.7%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	96	17.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.6%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	28.2%
65 and over	55.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	63.8%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	654	91.1%
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)	718	100.0%
Born in same state	718	100.0%
Born in different state	580	80.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	67	9.3%
Italian	43	6%
French	19	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	2	0.3%
Polish	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	75.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62217

What city is ZIP code 62217 in?

ZIP code 62217 is primarily assigned to Baldwin, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62217 in?

ZIP code 62217 falls within Randolph County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62217 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 62217 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62217 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 62217 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62217?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 62217 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 62217 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 62217 in?

ZIP code 62217 observes the CST timezone.