62816 ZIP Code — Bonnie, IL

Jefferson County, Illinois

ZIP code 62816 is located in Bonnie, Illinois, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 37.45 square miles and serves a population of 1,104 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62816

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 $83,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,679. 37% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 62816 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,104

population

37.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62816 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62816

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62816. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bonnie	Acceptable
Bonnie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62846 Ina (2.9 mi) 62897 Whittington (6.2 mi) 62894 Waltonville (8.5 mi) 62810 Belle Rive (8.5 mi) 62836 Ewing (9.4 mi) 62864 Mount Vernon (9.9 mi) 62872 Opdyke (10.2 mi) 62883 Scheller (10.3 mi) 62884 Sesser (10.4 mi) 62812 Benton (11.1 mi) 62819 Buckner (14.9 mi) 62822 Christopher (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,104
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	37.45 sq mi
Water area	8.79 sq mi
Latitude	38.1771
Longitude	-88.9128
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	43.4%	48.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	15.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,104

Population

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$54,679

Median household income

$30,498

Per capita income

$83,600

Median home value

$777

Median monthly rent

89.2%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

512

Housing units

8.7%

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	155	14.0%
18 and over	949	86.0%
65 and over	314	28.4%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.2%

Two or more races 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,035	89.2%
Two or more races	68	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	56	4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.4%	48.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	15.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 26.2%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	26.2%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$54,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.5%

$50k–$100k 43.5%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 8.0%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$83,600
Median rent / month	$777
Owner occupied	89.2%
Renter occupied	10.8%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	66.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	20.7%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	13.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	34.3%
3 bedrooms	46.4%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	19.7%
2 vehicles	46.1%
3 or more	28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.0%
Electricity	30.1%
Propane / LP gas	36.0%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	292	59.3%
Cohabiting couple	33	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	98	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	69	14.0%
Households with children under 18	105	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	200	40.7%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.6%	18.4%
Married	59.4%	65.3%
Separated	0.0%	1.7%
Widowed	4.4%	5.4%
Divorced	12.7%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.5%
Kindergarten	9	4.9%
Elementary school	73	39.5%
High school	47	25.4%
College / grad school	55	29.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Retail trade 14.4%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Agriculture & mining 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Public administration 6.0%

Construction 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Information 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Other services 1.7%

Professional & management 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.0%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	12.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	23.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	18.4%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.1%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 16.3%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 31.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	33.1%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	101	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.1%
Under 18	15.5%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	50.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.7%
Public insurance	49.2%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,081	97.9%
Spanish	8	0.7%
Other Indo-European	5	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,099	99.5%
Born in same state	1,096	99.3%
Born in different state	916	83.0%
Foreign born	3	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	154	13.9%
Arab	107	9.7%
Italian	99	9%
English	16	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	6	0.5%
Polish	4	0.4%
Dutch	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62816

What city is ZIP code 62816 in?

ZIP code 62816 is primarily assigned to Bonnie, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62816 in?

ZIP code 62816 falls within Jefferson County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62816 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 62816 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62816?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 62816 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 62816 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62816 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 62816 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 62816 in?

ZIP code 62816 observes the CST timezone.