62316 ZIP Code — Bowen, IL

Hancock County, Illinois

ZIP code 62316 is located in Bowen, Illinois, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 44.54 square miles and serves a population of 876 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62316

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 $68,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,911. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 62316 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

876

population

44.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62316 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62316

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62316. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bowen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62311 Augusta (4.3 mi) 62339 Golden (6.4 mi) 62346 La Prairie (6.6 mi) 62313 Basco (9.8 mi) 62380 West Point (9.9 mi) 62349 Loraine (10 mi) 62321 Carthage (11.6 mi) 62374 Tennessee (12.5 mi) 62367 Plymouth (13.8 mi) 62351 Mendon (14.2 mi) 62320 Camp Point (15.2 mi) 62319 Camden (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	876
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	44.54 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.2386
Longitude	-91.0503
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	43.2%	44.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	36.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	15.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

876

Population

People per sq mi

38.1

Median age

$59,911

Median household income

$24,128

Per capita income

$68,800

Median home value

$303

Median monthly rent

80.0%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

258

Housing units

13.2%

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	247	28.2%
18 and over	629	71.8%
65 and over	124	14.2%
Median age	38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.6%

Two or more races 6.9%

Black or African American 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	801	90.6%
Two or more races	61	6.9%
Black or African American	8	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.9%
Asian	6	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.2%	44.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	36.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	15.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 14.0%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 28.3%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	14.0%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	28.3%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	5.4%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$59,911

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.0%

$50k–$100k 48.0%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k–$300k 7.5%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$68,800
Median rent / month	$303
Owner occupied	80.0%
Renter occupied	20.0%
Vacant	1.9%
Single-family detached	84.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	0.3%
1990–1999	3.4%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	20.6%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	13.7%
1939 or earlier	30.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	35.5%
3 bedrooms	39.6%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	41.0%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.3%
Electricity	32.7%
Propane / LP gas	15.9%
Wood	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	142	45.1%
Cohabiting couple	16	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	68	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	89	28.3%
Households with children under 18	93	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	100	31.7%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	15.4%
Married	56.8%	50.9%
Separated	0.0%	4.3%
Widowed	1.8%	19.8%
Divorced	15.3%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 32.1%

Some college, no degree 30.6%

Associate's degree 13.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	13.5%
Kindergarten	10	4.1%
Elementary school	111	45.3%
High school	50	20.4%
College / grad school	41	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Manufacturing 19.1%

Retail trade 15.9%

Wholesale trade 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.7%

Other services 8.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Professional & management 4.0%

Information 2.7%

Construction 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.9%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	24.8%
Natural resources & construction	4.0%
Production & transportation	38.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 9.3%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.0%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	15.8%
18–64 years	25.1%
65 and over	35.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.4%
Public insurance	45.2%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	798	91.1%
Spanish	2	0.3%
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)	872	99.5%
Born in same state	852	97.3%
Born in different state	685	78.2%
Foreign born	20	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.5%
Not a US citizen	2	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	93	10.6%
Italian	89	10.2%
Arab	55	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	11	1.3%
English	6	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62316

What city is ZIP code 62316 in?

ZIP code 62316 is primarily assigned to Bowen, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62316 in?

ZIP code 62316 falls within Hancock County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62316 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 62316 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62316?

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 62316?

The median home value in ZIP code 62316 is $68,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 62316?

ZIP code 62316 has an estimated population of 876 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62316 in?

ZIP code 62316 observes the CST timezone.