62624 ZIP Code — Browning, IL

Schuyler County, Illinois

ZIP code 62624 is located in Browning, Illinois, within Schuyler County. It covers approximately 44.60 square miles and serves a population of 266 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62624

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 $74,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 62624 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

266

population

44.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62624 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62624

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62624. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Browning	Acceptable
Browning	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62617 Bath (6.6 mi) 61501 Astoria (6.7 mi) 62618 Beardstown (11.3 mi) 62627 Chandlerville (11.3 mi) 61484 Vermont (13.2 mi) 62681 Rushville (13.5 mi) 61441 Ipava (13.7 mi) 62691 Virginia (14.7 mi) 62644 Havana (16.7 mi) 61452 Littleton (16.8 mi) 62655 Kilbourne (17.5 mi) 62611 Arenzville (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	266
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	169

Geography
Land area	44.60 sq mi
Water area	2.20 sq mi
Latitude	40.1449
Longitude	-90.3260
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	65.1%	48.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	20.9%	35.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	14.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

266

Population

People per sq mi

58.1

Median age

Median household income

$29,713

Per capita income

$74,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.0%

Home ownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

206

Housing units

5.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	59	22.2%
18 and over	207	77.8%
65 and over	64	24.1%
Median age	58.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88%

Two or more races 7.1%

Asian 3%

Black or African American 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	234	88%
Two or more races	19	7.1%
Asian	8	3%
Black or African American	5	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.1%	48.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	20.9%	35.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	14.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 32.0%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	32.0%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.7%

$50k–$100k 24.3%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$74,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.0%
Renter occupied	9.0%
Vacant	43.8%
Single-family detached	85.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.8%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	19.4%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	0.9%
1950–1959	0.5%
1940–1949	9.2%
1939 or earlier	35.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	14.7%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	44.7%
3 bedrooms	31.3%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	41.0%
2 vehicles	23.0%
3 or more	36.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.9%
Electricity	18.9%
Propane / LP gas	48.4%
Wood	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	53	43.4%
Cohabiting couple	15	12.3%
Male householder, no spouse	42	34.4%
Female householder, no spouse	12	9.8%
Households with children under 18	30	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	38	31.1%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.6%	13.6%
Married	48.1%	55.6%
Separated	0.8%	2.5%
Widowed	4.6%	11.1%
Divorced	29.0%	17.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 30.4%

Some college, no degree 45.9%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 3.4%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	5.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	36.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	13	52.0%
High school	1	4.0%
College / grad school	2	8.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.2%

Agriculture & mining 15.4%

Transportation & utilities 14.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.5%

Education & healthcare 9.6%

Finance & real estate 8.7%

Other services 6.7%

Construction 5.8%

Public administration 3.8%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Retail trade 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	32.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.5%
Government	24.0%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	5.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.9%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 15.5%

Under 18 years 21.6%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 13.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.4%
Retirement income	30.3%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	11.3%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	69.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	14.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	32.2%
65 and over	40.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.5%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	225	84.6%
Spanish	5	2.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	2.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	258	97.0%
Born in same state	258	97.0%
Born in different state	232	87.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	3.0%
Not a US citizen	3	37.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	44	16.5%
French	36	13.5%
English	18	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	4	1.5%
Arab	3	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.9%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62624

What city is ZIP code 62624 in?

ZIP code 62624 is primarily assigned to Browning, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62624 in?

ZIP code 62624 falls within Schuyler County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62624 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 62624 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62624?

6% 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 62624 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 62624 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62624?

16% of residents in ZIP code 62624 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 62624 in?

ZIP code 62624 observes the CST timezone.