62818 ZIP Code — Browns, IL

Edwards County, Illinois

ZIP code 62818 is located in Browns, Illinois, within Edwards County. It covers approximately 25.87 square miles and serves a population of 409 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62818

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $81,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,917. 31% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62818 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

409

population

25.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62818 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62818

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62818. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Browns	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62815 Bone Gap (4.7 mi) 62863 Mount Carmel (6.2 mi) 62806 Albion (6.8 mi) 62844 Grayville (8.6 mi) 62476 West Salem (8.8 mi) 47665 Owensville (10.6 mi) 47616 Griffin (13.4 mi) 62452 Parkersburg (14.7 mi) 62827 Crossville (15.2 mi) 62410 Allendale (16 mi) 62419 Calhoun (16.6 mi) 62446 Mount Erie (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	409
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	25.87 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.3813
Longitude	-87.9690
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	41.6%	44.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	39.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	15.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

409

Population

People per sq mi

48.9

Median age

$62,917

Median household income

$32,231

Per capita income

$81,300

Median home value

$771

Median monthly rent

90.6%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

154

Housing units

18.6%

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	96	23.5%
18 and over	313	76.5%
65 and over	77	18.8%
Median age	48.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Two or more races 4.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	388	94.9%
Two or more races	20	4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.6%	44.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	39.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	15.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	8.8%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 21.8%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	21.8%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
Median income	$62,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.0%

$50k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 5.2%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,300
Median rent / month	$771
Owner occupied	90.6%
Renter occupied	9.4%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	69.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	6.5%
1960–1969	22.4%
1950–1959	17.1%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	21.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	38.2%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	7.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	22.9%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	37.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.2%
Electricity	31.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.9%
Wood	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	88	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	14	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	20	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	48	28.2%
Households with children under 18	46	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	60	35.3%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	15.7%
Married	56.0%	56.2%
Separated	2.7%	10.7%
Widowed	6.0%	5.1%
Divorced	8.0%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	14.3%
Kindergarten	16	16.3%
Elementary school	36	36.7%
High school	15	15.3%
College / grad school	17	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%

Manufacturing 26.2%

Agriculture & mining 12.1%

Retail trade 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Professional & management 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Public administration 3.9%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Construction 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.1%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	29.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.4%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 4.2%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.2%
Retirement income	38.8%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	15.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	46.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.2%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	388	94.9%
Spanish	2	0.5%
Other Indo-European	2	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	407	99.5%
Born in same state	405	99.0%
Born in different state	218	53.3%
Foreign born	2	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.5%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	67	16.4%
Arab	50	12.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	19	4.6%
English	9	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62818

What city is ZIP code 62818 in?

ZIP code 62818 is primarily assigned to Browns, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62818 in?

ZIP code 62818 falls within Edwards County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62818 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 62818 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62818 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 62818 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62818?

The median home value in ZIP code 62818 is $81,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 62818?

ZIP code 62818 has an estimated population of 409 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62818 in?

ZIP code 62818 observes the CST timezone.