62814 ZIP Code — Bluford, IL

Jefferson County, Illinois

ZIP code 62814 is located in Bluford, Illinois, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 71.75 square miles and serves a population of 1,782 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62814

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 $109,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,842. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62814 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,782

population

71.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62814 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62814

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62814. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bluford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62889 Texico (5.1 mi) 62851 Keenes (5.9 mi) 62872 Opdyke (7.4 mi) 62864 Mount Vernon (8.8 mi) 62830 Dix (10.6 mi) 62810 Belle Rive (12.6 mi) 62853 Kell (12.7 mi) 62895 Wayne City (12.7 mi) 62886 Sims (12.9 mi) 62850 Johnsonville (14.6 mi) 62893 Walnut Hill (15.2 mi) 62849 Iuka (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,782
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	71.75 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	38.3830
Longitude	-88.7647
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	41.2%	48.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	15.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,782

Population

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$66,842

Median household income

$30,838

Per capita income

$109,800

Median home value

$750

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

706

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

112

25–34

123

35–44

114

45–54

124

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	467	26.2%
18 and over	1,315	73.8%
65 and over	289	16.2%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.6%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,639	89.6%
Two or more races	95	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	48	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	48	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.2%	48.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	15.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$66,842

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.4%

$50k–$100k 29.9%

$100k–$150k 26.0%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 13.4%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,800
Median rent / month	$750
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	68.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.4%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	23.5%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	9.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	58.7%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	33.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.7%
Electricity	28.1%
Propane / LP gas	20.1%
Wood	6.9%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	413	58.0%
Cohabiting couple	34	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	117	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	148	20.8%
Households with children under 18	267	37.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	193	27.1%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.3%	21.8%
Married	63.3%	59.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	3.4%	6.4%
Divorced	14.0%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 31.0%

Some college, no degree 28.4%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	12.1%
Kindergarten	19	4.6%
Elementary school	179	43.4%
High school	100	24.3%
College / grad school	64	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Retail trade 14.6%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Wholesale trade 7.0%

Professional & management 7.0%

Other services 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Public administration 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Construction 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	20.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.9%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 9.9%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 0.2%

Female-led households 17.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.1%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	7.5%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	41.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.3%
Public insurance	42.2%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	7.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,621	91.0%
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)	1,776	99.7%
Born in same state	1,774	99.6%
Born in different state	1,459	81.9%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	290	16.3%
Italian	175	9.8%
Arab	100	5.6%
English	28	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	23	1.3%
Norwegian	6	0.3%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62814

What city is ZIP code 62814 in?

ZIP code 62814 is primarily assigned to Bluford, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62814 in?

ZIP code 62814 falls within Jefferson County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62814 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 62814 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62814?

13% 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 62814?

The median home value in ZIP code 62814 is $109,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 62814?

ZIP code 62814 has an estimated population of 1,782 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62814 in?

ZIP code 62814 observes the CST timezone.