62617 ZIP Code — Bath, IL

Mason County, Illinois

ZIP code 62617 is located in Bath, Illinois, within Mason County. It covers approximately 61.74 square miles and serves a population of 478 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 62617

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 $91,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,786. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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 62617 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

478

population

61.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62617 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62617

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62617. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bath	Acceptable
Bath	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62624 Browning (6.6 mi) 61501 Astoria (7.6 mi) 62627 Chandlerville (8.2 mi) 62655 Kilbourne (11 mi) 62644 Havana (11 mi) 62673 Oakford (12.6 mi) 61441 Ipava (12.9 mi) 62691 Virginia (14.3 mi) 61542 Lewistown (15.3 mi) 61484 Vermont (16.2 mi) 62618 Beardstown (16.3 mi) 62633 Easton (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	478
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	61.74 sq mi
Water area	10.54 sq mi
Latitude	40.1638
Longitude	-90.2029
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	309

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	47.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	31.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	17.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

478

Population

People per sq mi

56.2

Median age

$51,786

Median household income

$38,072

Per capita income

$91,300

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

89.3%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

12.4%

Unemployment

294

Housing units

14.0%

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	46	9.6%
18 and over	432	90.4%
65 and over	111	23.2%
Median age	56.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	457	95.2%
Two or more races	21	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	47.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	31.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	17.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 15.5%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 21.0%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	15.5%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	21.0%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$51,786

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.8%

$50k–$100k 36.0%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,300
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	89.3%
Renter occupied	10.7%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	91.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	20.9%
1990–1999	5.6%
1980–1989	2.2%
1970–1979	21.2%
1960–1969	19.0%
1950–1959	14.0%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	15.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.1%
2 bedrooms	37.1%
3 bedrooms	33.6%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	34.5%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.2%
Electricity	22.6%
Propane / LP gas	28.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	85	33.7%
Cohabiting couple	38	15.1%
Male householder, no spouse	28	11.1%
Female householder, no spouse	101	40.1%
Households with children under 18	25	9.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	102	40.5%
Average household size	1.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.7%	13.4%
Married	48.7%	35.6%
Separated	2.7%	2.0%
Widowed	8.6%	26.9%
Divorced	21.4%	22.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 51.4%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	25.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	16	36.4%
High school	8	18.2%
College / grad school	9	20.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 13.2%

Public administration 13.2%

Retail trade 9.6%

Manufacturing 9.1%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Other services 7.6%

Professional & management 7.1%

Construction 6.1%

Wholesale trade 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.3%
Service	25.9%
Sales & office	9.6%
Natural resources & construction	22.8%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	20.8%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	17.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.7

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 10.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.2%
Retirement income	44.4%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	60.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	31.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.2%
Public insurance	55.4%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	456	95.4%
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)	472	98.7%
Born in same state	472	98.7%
Born in different state	442	92.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	1.3%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	100	20.9%
Italian	67	14%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	23	4.8%
English	12	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.7%
Internet access	81.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62617

What city is ZIP code 62617 in?

ZIP code 62617 is primarily assigned to Bath, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62617 in?

ZIP code 62617 falls within Mason County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62617 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 62617 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62617 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 62617 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62617?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62617?

The median home value in ZIP code 62617 is $91,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 62617 in?

ZIP code 62617 observes the CST timezone.