62809 ZIP Code — Barnhill, IL

Wayne County, Illinois

ZIP code 62809 is located in Barnhill, Illinois, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 15.63 square miles and serves a population of 288 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62809

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $101,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,620. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62809 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

288

population

15.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62809 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62809

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62809. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Barnhill	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	288
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	191

Geography
Land area	15.63 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	38.2815
Longitude	-88.3761
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	45.6%	50.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	35.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	13.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

288

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$41,620

Median household income

$24,541

Per capita income

$101,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.4%

Home ownership

1.7%

Poverty rate

29.2%

Unemployment

107

Housing units

12.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	94	32.6%
18 and over	194	67.4%
65 and over	41	14.2%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	284	97.3%
Hispanic or Latino	4	1.4%
Other race	4	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	50.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	35.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	13.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	8.8%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 26.1%

$35k–$50k 37.8%

$50k–$75k 1.8%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	26.1%
$35k–$50k	37.8%
$50k–$75k	1.8%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	8.1%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
Median income	$41,620

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%

$50k–$100k 40.2%

$100k–$150k 29.9%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 7.5%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.4%
Renter occupied	3.6%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	37.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	62.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.5%
2000–2009	36.9%
1990–1999	1.8%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	11.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	10.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	13.5%
3 bedrooms	83.8%
4 bedrooms	1.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.5%
2 vehicles	63.1%
3 or more	14.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	16.2%
Propane / LP gas	65.8%
Wood	10.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	64	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	5	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	22	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	20	18.0%
Households with children under 18	47	42.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	37	33.3%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	2.8%	0.0%
Married	66.7%	71.9%
Separated	1.9%	5.6%
Widowed	8.3%	18.0%
Divorced	20.4%	4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 31.4%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 22.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	89	94.7%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	5	5.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 58.8%

Agriculture & mining 9.8%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Professional & management 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Retail trade 2.0%

Other services 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.8%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	45.1%
Natural resources & construction	2.0%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.6%
Government	29.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.2%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.6

Poverty

All people 1.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	29.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.2%
Public insurance	38.5%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	286	99.3%
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)	288	100.0%
Born in same state	288	100.0%
Born in different state	252	87.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	63	21.9%
French	19	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	4.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	82.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62809

What city is ZIP code 62809 in?

ZIP code 62809 is primarily assigned to Barnhill, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62809 in?

ZIP code 62809 falls within Wayne County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62809 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 62809 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 62809 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 62809 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62809?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 62809 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 62809 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 62809 in?

ZIP code 62809 observes the CST timezone.