62418 ZIP Code — Brownstown, IL

Fayette County, Illinois

ZIP code 62418 is located in Brownstown, Illinois, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 93.78 square miles and serves a population of 2,076 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62418

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $137,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,027. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62418 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,076

population

93.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62418 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62418

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62418. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brownstown	Acceptable
Brownstown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62458 Saint Elmo (5.2 mi) 62880 Saint Peter (10.5 mi) 62080 Ramsey (11.1 mi) 62471 Vandalia (11.7 mi) 62411 Altamont (12 mi) 62414 Beecher City (13.4 mi) 62885 Shobonier (13.6 mi) 62422 Cowden (14.4 mi) 62892 Vernon (15.6 mi) 62838 Farina (15.6 mi) 62431 Herrick (16.1 mi) 62426 Edgewood (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,076
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	93.78 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	39.0051
Longitude	-88.9472
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	52.2%	53.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	1.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,076

Population

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$51,027

Median household income

$29,162

Per capita income

$137,400

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

14.8%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

838

Housing units

8.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

101

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

171

25–34

162

125

35–44

118

135

45–54

127

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	442	21.3%
18 and over	1,634	78.7%
65 and over	321	15.5%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.9%

Asian 3.3%

Two or more races 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,873	90.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	82	3.9%
Asian	69	3.3%
Two or more races	42	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.2%	53.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	1.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 22.0%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	22.0%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$51,027

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.1%

$50k–$100k 22.3%

$100k–$150k 25.5%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 18.3%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,400
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	62.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	20.5%
1970–1979	11.0%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	13.4%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	16.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	17.6%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	7.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.8%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	22.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.3%
Electricity	24.1%
Propane / LP gas	43.6%
Wood	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	375	46.2%
Cohabiting couple	65	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	152	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	220	27.1%
Households with children under 18	210	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	219	27.0%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	22.2%
Married	49.8%	45.5%
Separated	1.0%	0.9%
Widowed	5.1%	11.3%
Divorced	13.2%	20.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 34.7%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 17.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.4%
Bachelor's or higher	8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	8.2%
Kindergarten	18	4.3%
Elementary school	162	39.1%
High school	138	33.3%
College / grad school	62	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 16.8%

Retail trade 14.9%

Education & healthcare 14.6%

Finance & real estate 10.8%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Public administration 7.0%

Other services 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Professional & management 3.6%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.5%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	29.2%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	19.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.6%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	13.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.3

Poverty

All people 14.8%

Under 18 years 18.8%

18 and over 13.7%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 31.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.2%
Retirement income	17.6%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	59.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	121	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	29.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.6%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,880	90.6%
Spanish	97	5.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	28	1.5%
Other languages	69	3.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,973	95.0%
Born in same state	1,973	95.0%
Born in different state	1,779	85.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	103	5.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	368	17.7%
Italian	175	8.4%
French	135	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	28	1.3%
Dutch	13	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	78.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62418

What city is ZIP code 62418 in?

ZIP code 62418 is primarily assigned to Brownstown, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62418 in?

ZIP code 62418 falls within Fayette County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62418?

9% 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 62418 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 62418 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62418?

The median home value in ZIP code 62418 is $137,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 62418?

ZIP code 62418 has an estimated population of 2,076 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62418 in?

ZIP code 62418 observes the CST timezone.