62417 ZIP Code — Bridgeport, IL

Lawrence County, Illinois

ZIP code 62417 is located in Bridgeport, Illinois, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 35.81 square miles and serves a population of 2,807 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62417

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $81,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

The gap between median ($53,000) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 62417 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.

2,807

population

35.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62417 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62417

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62417. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bridgeport	Acceptable
Bridgeport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62466 Sumner (4.2 mi) 62439 Lawrenceville (8.1 mi) 62421 Claremont (9.7 mi) 62427 Flat Rock (10 mi) 62460 Saint Francisville (10.1 mi) 62419 Calhoun (14.6 mi) 62454 Robinson (15.8 mi) 62410 Allendale (16.5 mi) 62452 Parkersburg (16.7 mi) 47591 Vincennes (16.7 mi) 62450 Olney (17.2 mi) 62425 Dundas (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,807
Population density	78 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	35.81 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	38.7538
Longitude	-87.7775
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	40.7%	47.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.5%	30.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	18.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	3.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,807

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$53,000

Median household income

$37,597

Per capita income

$81,200

Median home value

$843

Median monthly rent

72.6%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

936

Housing units

14.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

132

10–14

122

15–19

20–24

153

25–34

141

150

35–44

139

240

45–54

221

115

55–59

106

110

60–64

101

124

65–74

114

101

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	688	24.5%
18 and over	2,119	75.5%
65 and over	478	17.0%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Black or African American 4.5%

Two or more races 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,632	93.8%
Black or African American	126	4.5%
Two or more races	49	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	47.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.5%	30.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	18.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	3.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 19.4%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	19.4%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	4.4%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$53,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.8%

$50k–$100k 29.5%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 9.4%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,200
Median rent / month	$843
Owner occupied	72.6%
Renter occupied	27.4%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	68.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	20.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	20.3%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	21.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.9%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	43.5%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	34.9%
2 vehicles	31.2%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.0%
Electricity	31.9%
Propane / LP gas	7.2%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	515	45.8%
Cohabiting couple	59	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	269	23.9%
Female householder, no spouse	281	25.0%
Households with children under 18	365	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	322	28.6%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.1%	15.8%
Married	46.1%	47.9%
Separated	1.6%	0.7%
Widowed	3.5%	14.7%
Divorced	19.9%	20.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 39.2%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 14.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	53	7.9%
Kindergarten	62	9.3%
Elementary school	335	50.1%
High school	157	23.5%
College / grad school	61	9.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Construction 11.3%

Agriculture & mining 8.4%

Professional & management 8.0%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Retail trade 6.0%

Public administration 4.8%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.5%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	18.1%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.9%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.2%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 18.0%

18 and over 18.4%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 42.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	16.2%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	228	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	21.6%
65 and over	38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.3%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,678	95.4%
Spanish	24	0.9%
Other Indo-European	24	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,798	99.7%
Born in same state	2,785	99.2%
Born in different state	1,642	58.5%
Foreign born	13	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	411	14.6%
Italian	314	11.2%
Arab	277	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	28	1%
German	15	0.5%
Dutch	15	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	98.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62417

What city is ZIP code 62417 in?

ZIP code 62417 is primarily assigned to Bridgeport, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62417 in?

ZIP code 62417 falls within Lawrence County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62417?

14% 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 62417?

18% of residents in ZIP code 62417 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62417 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 62417 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62417 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 62417 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 62417 in?

ZIP code 62417 observes the CST timezone.