62817 ZIP Code — Broughton, IL

Hamilton County, Illinois

ZIP code 62817 is located in Broughton, Illinois, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 67.46 square miles and serves a population of 573 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62817

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,192. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 62817 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

573

population

67.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62817 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62817

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62817. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Broughton	Acceptable
Broughton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62977 Raleigh (8.7 mi) 62930 Eldorado (10.4 mi) 62859 Mc Leansboro (10.5 mi) 62869 Norris City (11.6 mi) 62860 Macedonia (12.2 mi) 62835 Enfield (12.8 mi) 62935 Galatia (13 mi) 62887 Springerton (14.2 mi) 62871 Omaha (14.2 mi) 62890 Thompsonville (15.1 mi) 62828 Dahlgren (15.3 mi) 62979 Ridgway (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	573
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	67.46 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	37.9728
Longitude	-88.4850
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	50.8%	43.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	16.3%	34.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	32.9%	18.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

573

Population

People per sq mi

62.1

Median age

$55,192

Median household income

$34,491

Per capita income

Median home value

$838

Median monthly rent

86.0%

Home ownership

16.1%

Poverty rate

10.4%

Unemployment

287

Housing units

12.8%

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	51	8.9%
18 and over	522	91.1%
65 and over	132	23.0%
Median age	62.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.9%

Two or more races 7.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	516	87.9%
Two or more races	43	7.3%
Hispanic or Latino	14	2.4%
Other race	14	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	43.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	16.3%	34.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	32.9%	18.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 16.4%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 21.9%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 0.3%

$150k–$200k 29.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	16.4%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	21.9%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	0.3%
$150k–$200k	29.8%
Median income	$55,192

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.1%

$50k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k–$300k 1.2%

$300k–$500k 0.8%

$500k–$1M 41.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$838
Owner occupied	86.0%
Renter occupied	14.0%
Vacant	11.0%
Single-family detached	63.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.6%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	10.4%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	1.2%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	20.4%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	27.1%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	17.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	58.8%
3 bedrooms	37.5%
4 bedrooms	2.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	13.4%
2 vehicles	45.2%
3 or more	38.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.7%
Electricity	31.8%
Propane / LP gas	53.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	161	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	46	15.8%
Male householder, no spouse	50	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	35	12.0%
Households with children under 18	23	7.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	100	34.2%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.1%	16.1%
Married	59.9%	51.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.8%
Divorced	9.9%	19.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 35.0%

Some college, no degree 44.4%

Associate's degree 2.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	8.0%
Kindergarten	2	4.0%
Elementary school	37	74.0%
High school	5	10.0%
College / grad school	2	4.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 34.2%

Retail trade 21.5%

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Manufacturing 9.1%

Agriculture & mining 8.4%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Professional & management 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	5.5%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	34.2%
Natural resources & construction	45.1%
Production & transportation	4.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.3%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	31.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	98.5%
Carpool	1.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.4

Poverty

All people 16.1%

Under 18 years 31.4%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	9.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.7%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	43.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.4%
Public insurance	46.9%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	570	99.5%
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)	573	100.0%
Born in same state	573	100.0%
Born in different state	445	77.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	240	41.9%
Arab	50	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	22	3.8%
English	9	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.0%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62817

What city is ZIP code 62817 in?

ZIP code 62817 is primarily assigned to Broughton, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62817 in?

ZIP code 62817 falls within Hamilton County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62817 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 62817 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62817?

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 poverty rate in ZIP code 62817?

16% of residents in ZIP code 62817 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62817 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 62817 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 62817 in?

ZIP code 62817 observes the CST timezone.