62621 ZIP Code — Bluffs, IL

Scott County, Illinois

ZIP code 62621 is located in Bluffs, Illinois, within Scott County. It covers approximately 49.51 square miles and serves a population of 1,219 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62621

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 $90,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,667. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 43% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62621 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,219
population
49.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62621 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62621

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62621. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Bluffs Acceptable
Bluffs Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62665 Meredosia (1.7 mi) 62628 Chapin (8 mi) 62694 Winchester (8.8 mi) 62340 Griggsville (10 mi) 62631 Concord (10.4 mi) 62611 Arenzville (12.6 mi) 62378 Versailles (13.1 mi) 62650 Jacksonville (14.8 mi) 62363 Pittsfield (16.2 mi) 62050 Hillview (17.6 mi) 62357 New Salem (18 mi) 62314 Baylis (18.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,219
Population density 25 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 171
Geography
Land area 49.51 sq mi
Water area 0.12 sq mi
Latitude 39.7319
Longitude -90.5221
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 217
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.5% 44.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 33.7% 33.0% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 23.2% 20.8% 24.4%
Over $200k 4.6% 2.3% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,219
Population
25
People per sq mi
44.3
Median age
$76,667
Median household income
$35,593
Per capita income
$90,000
Median home value
$678
Median monthly rent
80.9%
Home ownership
6.5%
Poverty rate
1.5%
Unemployment
462
Housing units
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
17
Under 5
13
19
5–9
15
35
10–14
28
85
15–19
68
27
20–24
21
64
25–34
51
98
35–44
79
78
45–54
62
59
55–59
48
72
60–64
57
78
65–74
63
41
75–84
32
5
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1824019.7%
18 and over97980.3%
65 and over22318.3%
Median age44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Other race 3.6%
Asian 3%
Two or more races 1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,11888.4%
Hispanic or Latino463.6%
Other race463.6%
Asian383%
Two or more races131%
American Indian / Alaska Native40.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.5% 44.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 33.7% 33.0% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 23.2% 20.8% 24.4%
Over $200k 4.6% 2.3% 8.8%
Under $10k 3.1%
$10k–$15k 3.1%
$15k–$25k 9.6%
$25k–$35k 5.6%
$35k–$50k 4.4%
$50k–$75k 20.7%
$75k–$100k 20.0%
$100k–$150k 20.9%
$150k–$200k 6.2%
$200k+ 6.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.1%
$10k–$15k3.1%
$15k–$25k9.6%
$25k–$35k5.6%
$35k–$50k4.4%
$50k–$75k20.7%
$75k–$100k20.0%
$100k–$150k20.9%
$150k–$200k6.2%
$200k+6.4%
Median income$76,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%
$50k–$100k 45.3%
$100k–$150k 13.2%
$150k–$200k 13.5%
$200k–$300k 7.4%
$300k–$500k 6.9%
$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$90,000
Median rent / month$678
Owner occupied80.9%
Renter occupied19.1%
Vacant17.9%
Single-family detached86.5%
Large apartment buildings0.7%
Mobile homes7.3%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.72

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.7%
2010–20191.8%
2000–200910.4%
1990–19996.0%
1980–19894.9%
1970–197911.7%
1960–196913.9%
1950–195912.8%
1940–19497.1%
1939 or earlier30.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.1%
1 bedroom4.6%
2 bedrooms32.3%
3 bedrooms45.8%
4 bedrooms12.4%
5+ bedrooms3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.7%
1 vehicle22.9%
2 vehicles41.1%
3 or more31.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas50.7%
Electricity21.3%
Propane / LP gas23.3%
Wood4.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family25256.0%
Cohabiting couple347.6%
Male householder, no spouse7817.3%
Female householder, no spouse8619.1%
Households with children under 1814331.8%
Households with seniors (65+)16135.8%
Average household size2.71

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married40.7%20.3%
Married46.0%55.1%
Separated0.0%0.2%
Widowed4.1%9.9%
Divorced9.2%14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%
Some HS, no diploma 3.5%
HS graduate 46.0%
Some college, no degree 18.2%
Associate's degree 7.1%
Bachelor's degree 18.7%
Graduate / professional 3.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.0%
Bachelor's or higher21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool31.1%
Kindergarten51.9%
Elementary school8732.2%
High school11743.3%
College / grad school5821.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%
Manufacturing 11.1%
Retail trade 11.1%
Wholesale trade 8.9%
Construction 6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%
Agriculture & mining 6.4%
Public administration 5.7%
Transportation & utilities 5.2%
Professional & management 4.9%
Finance & real estate 4.4%
Other services 1.7%
Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.0%
Service14.6%
Sales & office20.5%
Natural resources & construction11.3%
Production & transportation14.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.3%
Government20.8%
Self-employed6.6%
Unpaid family workers0.3%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.5%
Carpool10.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home3.6%
Other means1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)23.5

Poverty

All people 6.5%
Under 18 years 4.8%
18 and over 6.8%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.3%
Retirement income32.0%
Supplemental Security4.7%
Cash public assistance2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP16.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.2%
High blood pressure34.5%
High cholesterol33.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis27.9%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.9%
Binge drinking15.7%
No physical activity26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.3%
Depression18.5%
Fair or poor health15.3%
Poor mental health13.5%
Poor physical health10.8%
No health insurance10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.2%
Visited dentist61.7%
Cholesterol screening88.8%
Teeth loss16.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans596.0%
Disability%
Any disability18.0%
Under 182.9%
18–64 years17.6%
65 and over35.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance64.6%
Public insurance38.1%
No insurance7.2%
Uninsured under 190.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,18997.5%
Spanish60.5%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages60.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,18797.4%
Born in same state1,18397.0%
Born in different state97279.7%
Foreign born40.3%
Naturalized citizen322.6%
Not a US citizen2062.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French14411.8%
Arab1219.9%
Italian988%
AncestryCount%
English70.6%
Polish50.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.9%
Internet access90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62621

What city is ZIP code 62621 in?

ZIP code 62621 is primarily assigned to Bluffs, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62621 in?

ZIP code 62621 falls within Scott County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62621 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 62621 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 62621 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 62621 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62621?

The median home value in ZIP code 62621 is $90,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 62621?

ZIP code 62621 has an estimated population of 1,219 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62621 in?

ZIP code 62621 observes the CST timezone.

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