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Wabash County
Bellmont, IL
62811
62811 ZIP Code — Bellmont, IL
Wabash County, Illinois
ZIP code 62811 is located in
Bellmont ,
Illinois ,
within Wabash County .
It covers approximately 1.23 square miles and serves a population of
256 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 618 .
About ZIP code 62811
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $44,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $40,208. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 62811 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
256
Population density
208 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
185
Geography
Land area
1.23 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
38.3812
Longitude
-87.9237
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
618
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.7%
51.1%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
26.7%
28.4%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
7.8%
17.0%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.9%
3.5%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$40,208
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 79 30.9% 18 and over 177 69.1% 65 and over 62 24.2% Median age 39.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 248 93.9% Hispanic or Latino 8 3% Other race 8 3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.7%
51.1%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
26.7%
28.4%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
7.8%
17.0%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.9%
3.5%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 15.9% $15k–$25k 12.4% $25k–$35k 16.8% $35k–$50k 13.3% $50k–$75k 17.7% $75k–$100k 9.7% $100k–$150k 3.5% $150k–$200k 0.9% $200k+ 9.7% Median income $40,208
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $44,600 Median rent / month $825 Owner occupied 78.8% Renter occupied 21.2% Vacant 16.3% Single-family detached 55.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 44.4% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 1.99
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.2% 2000–2009 6.7% 1990–1999 12.6% 1980–1989 12.6% 1970–1979 18.5% 1960–1969 8.9% 1950–1959 12.6% 1940–1949 5.9% 1939 or earlier 17.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 30.4% 3 bedrooms 60.0% 4 bedrooms 7.4% 5+ bedrooms 2.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.5% 1 vehicle 54.9% 2 vehicles 27.4% 3 or more 14.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 58.4% Electricity 27.4% Propane / LP gas 14.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 45 39.8% Cohabiting couple 2 1.8% Male householder, no spouse 5 4.4% Female householder, no spouse 61 54.0% Households with children under 18 39 34.5% Households with seniors (65+) 43 38.1% Average household size 2.27
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.6% 14.4% Married 68.3% 48.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.2% 21.6% Divorced 7.9% 16.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.7%
Graduate / professional
0.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.4% Bachelor's or higher 1.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 19 25.3% Kindergarten 15 20.0% Elementary school 18 24.0% High school 18 24.0% College / grad school 5 6.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
21.9%
Education & healthcare
17.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.5%
Public administration
4.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 16.4% Service 31.5% Sales & office 15.1% Natural resources & construction 4.1% Production & transportation 32.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.3% Government 4.1% Self-employed 9.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 89.0% Carpool 4.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 6.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 38.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.9%
Female-led households
60.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.8% Retirement income 38.1% Supplemental Security 7.1% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 23.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.2% High blood pressure 34.2% High cholesterol 34.1% Diabetes 10.1% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 28.4% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.5% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.3% Binge drinking 15.7% No physical activity 25.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.1% Depression 17.7% Fair or poor health 14.1% Poor mental health 12.7% Poor physical health 10.1% No health insurance 10.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.6% Visited dentist 63.6% Cholesterol screening 90.1% Teeth loss 14.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 21 11.9%
Disability % Any disability 20.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 23.5% 65 and over 41.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 53.5% Public insurance 68.4% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 243 94.9% Spanish 11 4.5% Other Indo-European 11 4.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 256 100.0% Born in same state 256 100.0% Born in different state 137 53.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 19 7.4% French 17 6.6% Italian 10 3.9%
Ancestry Count % English 1 0.4% Polish 1 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.1% Internet access 93.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62811
What city is ZIP code 62811 in?
ZIP code 62811 is primarily assigned to Bellmont, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62811 in?
ZIP code 62811 falls within Wabash County, Illinois.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62811?
32% of residents in ZIP code 62811 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 62811 family-oriented?
31% of residents in ZIP code 62811 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Does ZIP code 62811 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 62811 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 62811 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 62811 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 62811 in?
ZIP code 62811 observes the CST timezone.
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