62819 ZIP Code — Buckner, IL

Franklin County, Illinois

ZIP code 62819 is located in Buckner, Illinois, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 3.32 square miles and serves a population of 267 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62819

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 $52,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,727. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62819 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

267
population
3.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62819 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62819

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City Status
Buckner Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62822 Christopher (2.3 mi) 62874 Orient (3.9 mi) 62865 Mulkeytown (4.2 mi) 62812 Benton (5.3 mi) 62999 Zeigler (6 mi) 62983 Royalton (6.5 mi) 62884 Sesser (7.9 mi) 62896 West Frankfort (8.1 mi) 62897 Whittington (10.1 mi) 62951 Johnston City (11.1 mi) 62948 Herrin (11.9 mi) 62932 Elkville (12.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 267
Population density 80 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 055
Geography
Land area 3.32 sq mi
Water area 0.16 sq mi
Latitude 37.9749
Longitude -89.0072
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 65.5% 55.4% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 23.6% 29.3% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 9.5% 13.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.4% 1.4% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

267
Population
80
People per sq mi
44.6
Median age
$42,727
Median household income
$25,975
Per capita income
$52,800
Median home value
$850
Median monthly rent
91.4%
Home ownership
14.2%
Poverty rate
9.5%
Unemployment
130
Housing units
9.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
5
Under 5
6
4
5–9
4
5
10–14
6
3
15–19
4
13
20–24
14
16
25–34
18
21
35–44
23
13
45–54
15
6
55–59
7
4
60–64
5
23
65–74
25
7
75–84
7
6
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 183613.5%
18 and over23186.5%
65 and over7528.1%
Median age44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%
Two or more races 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
GroupCount%
White26096.7%
Two or more races72.6%
Hispanic or Latino20.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 65.5% 55.4% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 23.6% 29.3% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 9.5% 13.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.4% 1.4% 8.8%
Under $10k 5.5%
$10k–$15k 1.6%
$15k–$25k 11.7%
$25k–$35k 19.5%
$35k–$50k 27.3%
$50k–$75k 14.1%
$75k–$100k 7.0%
$100k–$150k 11.7%
$200k+ 1.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.5%
$10k–$15k1.6%
$15k–$25k11.7%
$25k–$35k19.5%
$35k–$50k27.3%
$50k–$75k14.1%
$75k–$100k7.0%
$100k–$150k11.7%
$200k+1.6%
Median income$42,727

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 45.3%
$50k–$100k 42.7%
$100k–$150k 2.6%
$200k–$300k 4.3%
$300k–$500k 1.7%
$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$52,800
Median rent / month$850
Owner occupied91.4%
Renter occupied8.6%
Vacant9.2%
Single-family detached73.8%
Large apartment buildings0.7%
Mobile homes22.7%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.09

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20097.1%
1990–19996.4%
1980–19897.1%
1970–19794.3%
1960–196915.6%
1950–19598.5%
1940–194911.3%
1939 or earlier39.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.7%
2 bedrooms46.1%
3 bedrooms46.8%
4 bedrooms6.4%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.5%
1 vehicle40.6%
2 vehicles36.7%
3 or more17.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas70.3%
Electricity29.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5946.1%
Cohabiting couple86.3%
Male householder, no spouse2318.0%
Female householder, no spouse3829.7%
Households with children under 182116.4%
Households with seniors (65+)6046.9%
Average household size2.09

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married19.1%16.5%
Married57.3%47.2%
Separated5.5%0.0%
Widowed8.2%13.4%
Divorced10.0%22.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%
Some HS, no diploma 7.4%
HS graduate 39.4%
Some college, no degree 24.1%
Associate's degree 15.8%
Bachelor's degree 8.4%
Graduate / professional 1.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.2%
Bachelor's or higher9.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten24.7%
Elementary school1739.5%
High school614.0%
College / grad school1841.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%
Manufacturing 21.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 14.9%
Wholesale trade 11.4%
Retail trade 10.5%
Transportation & utilities 9.6%
Public administration 6.1%
Other services 2.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts12.3%
Service26.3%
Sales & office27.2%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation34.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector83.3%
Government16.7%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.3%
Carpool14.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.4%
Work from home5.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)20.2

Poverty

All people 14.2%
Under 18 years 27.8%
18 and over 12.1%
Married-couple families 8.5%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.8%
Retirement income31.3%
Supplemental Security7.8%
Cash public assistance2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP9.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.7%
High blood pressure35.6%
High cholesterol34.6%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis29.0%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease7.9%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.9%
Binge drinking15.1%
No physical activity25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.1%
Depression18.3%
Fair or poor health14.7%
Poor mental health12.9%
Poor physical health10.6%
No health insurance10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.4%
Visited dentist64.7%
Cholesterol screening90.2%
Teeth loss13.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans219.1%
Disability%
Any disability19.5%
Under 1811.1%
18–64 years13.5%
65 and over36.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.5%
Public insurance65.5%
No insurance3.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only25695.9%
Spanish20.8%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.8%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)25595.5%
Born in same state25595.5%
Born in different state21078.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen124.5%
Not a US citizen866.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian3513.1%
Arab238.6%
French186.7%
AncestryCount%
Dutch51.9%
Polish20.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.9%
Internet access85.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62819

What city is ZIP code 62819 in?

ZIP code 62819 is primarily assigned to Buckner, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62819 in?

ZIP code 62819 falls within Franklin County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62819 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 62819 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 62819 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 62819 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62819?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 62819 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 62819 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 62819 in?

ZIP code 62819 observes the CST timezone.

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