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Edwards County
Bone Gap, IL
62815
62815 ZIP Code — Bone Gap, IL
Edwards County, Illinois
ZIP code 62815 is located in
Bone Gap ,
Illinois ,
within Edwards County .
It covers approximately 20.92 square miles and serves a population of
280 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 618 .
About ZIP code 62815
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $69,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $73,571. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 62815 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
280
Population density
13 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
047
Geography
Land area
20.92 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
38.4456
Longitude
-87.9994
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
618
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.4%
44.0%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
16.5%
39.7%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
36.1%
15.2%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.1%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$73,571
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 60 21.4% 18 and over 220 78.6% 65 and over 35 12.5% Median age 48.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 248 88.3% Two or more races 32 11.4% Hispanic or Latino 1 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.4%
44.0%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
16.5%
39.7%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
36.1%
15.2%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.1%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.8% $10k–$15k 1.8% $15k–$25k 14.3% $25k–$35k 10.7% $35k–$50k 8.9% $50k–$75k 16.1% $75k–$100k 9.8% $100k–$150k 34.8% $150k–$200k 1.8% Median income $73,571
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $69,400 Median rent / month $477 Owner occupied 63.4% Renter occupied 36.6% Vacant 8.2% Single-family detached 77.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 22.1% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.85
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.9% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 9.8% 1980–1989 24.6% 1970–1979 22.1% 1960–1969 18.0% 1950–1959 4.1% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 16.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.6% 1 bedroom 1.6% 2 bedrooms 32.8% 3 bedrooms 41.8% 4 bedrooms 22.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.8% 1 vehicle 43.8% 2 vehicles 15.2% 3 or more 39.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 49.1% Electricity 42.9% Fuel oil 2.7% Wood 5.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 51 45.5% Cohabiting couple 25 22.3% Male householder, no spouse 15 13.4% Female householder, no spouse 21 18.8% Households with children under 18 28 25.0% Households with seniors (65+) 34 30.4% Average household size 2.50
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 16.7% 14.4% Married 46.3% 39.2% Separated 0.0% 1.6% Widowed 4.6% 18.4% Divorced 32.4% 26.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.7%
Graduate / professional
3.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.3% Bachelor's or higher 5.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 8 15.7% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 20 39.2% High school 13 25.5% College / grad school 10 19.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
26.7%
Education & healthcare
14.7%
Public administration
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Professional & management
2.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 18.1% Service 30.2% Sales & office 9.5% Natural resources & construction 25.0% Production & transportation 17.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.8% Government 16.4% Self-employed 0.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 73.9% Carpool 26.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 39.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.9%
Female-led households
30.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.9% Retirement income 13.4% Supplemental Security 0.9% Cash public assistance 1.8% Food stamps / SNAP 24.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.0% High blood pressure 33.8% High cholesterol 33.7% Diabetes 10.2% Heart disease 6.7% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 27.8% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 8.0% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.2% Binge drinking 15.8% No physical activity 25.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.1% Depression 18.8% Fair or poor health 14.7% Poor mental health 13.6% Poor physical health 10.6% No health insurance 10.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.6% Visited dentist 63.5% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 14.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 18 8.2%
Disability % Any disability 20.0% Under 18 10.0% 18–64 years 20.5% 65 and over 34.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 46.4% Public insurance 43.9% No insurance 17.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 255 91.1% Spanish 6 2.4% Other Indo-European 6 2.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 279 99.6% Born in same state 279 99.6% Born in different state 196 70.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 1 0.4% Not a US citizen 1 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 76 27.1% French 49 17.5%
Ancestry Count % Arab 37 13.2% English 1 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.0% Internet access 89.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62815
What city is ZIP code 62815 in?
ZIP code 62815 is primarily assigned to Bone Gap, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62815 in?
ZIP code 62815 falls within Edwards County, Illinois.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 62815?
5% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 62815?
20% of residents in ZIP code 62815 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62815?
The median home value in ZIP code 62815 is $69,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 62815?
ZIP code 62815 has an estimated population of 280 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 62815 in?
ZIP code 62815 observes the CST timezone.
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