62517 ZIP Code — Bulpitt, IL

Christian County, Illinois

ZIP code 62517 is located in Bulpitt, Illinois, within Christian County. It covers approximately 0.48 square miles and serves a population of 238 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62517

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 $79,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $71,250. 35% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62517 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

238

population

0.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62517 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62517

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62517. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bulpitt	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62558 Pawnee (5.8 mi) 62531 Edinburg (6.2 mi) 62568 Taylorville (7.4 mi) 62556 Palmer (8.7 mi) 62563 Rochester (9.7 mi) 62546 Morrisonville (10.9 mi) 62712 Springfield (12 mi) 62545 Mechanicsburg (12.4 mi) 62530 Divernon (12.7 mi) 62536 Glenarm (12.8 mi) 62567 Stonington (13.2 mi) 62533 Farmersville (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	238
Population density	496 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	0.48 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	39.5919
Longitude	-89.4258
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	36.4%	45.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	50.6%	35.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	17.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

238

Population

496

People per sq mi

28.2

Median age

$71,250

Median household income

$27,156

Per capita income

$79,200

Median home value

$869

Median monthly rent

58.8%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

Housing units

2.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

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	43	18.1%
18 and over	195	81.9%
65 and over	26	10.9%
Median age	28.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Other race 3.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	224	90.7%
Hispanic or Latino	9	3.6%
Other race	9	3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	1.6%
Asian	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.4%	45.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	50.6%	35.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	17.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 25.0%

$75k–$100k 28.8%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	25.0%
$75k–$100k	28.8%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$71,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 61.7%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$200k–$300k 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,200
Median rent / month	$869
Owner occupied	58.8%
Renter occupied	41.3%
Vacant	29.8%
Single-family detached	99.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	4.4%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	14.0%
1939 or earlier	61.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	57.0%
3 bedrooms	35.1%
4 bedrooms	2.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	20.0%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	37.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	92.5%
Electricity	7.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	43	53.8%
Cohabiting couple	11	13.8%
Male householder, no spouse	12	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	14	17.5%
Households with children under 18	25	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	20	25.0%
Average household size	2.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.0%	29.3%
Married	48.1%	39.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.3%	4.0%
Divorced	5.6%	27.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 42.9%

Some college, no degree 29.3%

Associate's degree 15.6%

Bachelor's degree 1.4%

Graduate / professional 0.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	2.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	29	41.4%
High school	14	20.0%
College / grad school	27	38.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.1%

Retail trade 13.8%

Transportation & utilities 13.8%

Finance & real estate 11.4%

Public administration 11.4%

Other services 10.6%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Professional & management 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Construction 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.9%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	27.6%
Natural resources & construction	4.9%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.6%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	0.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 20.9%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 31.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	21.3%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	59.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	14.0%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	57.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.9%
Public insurance	27.3%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	238	100.0%
Spanish	1	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	237	99.6%
Born in same state	237	99.6%
Born in different state	181	76.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	33	13.9%
Italian	27	11.3%
French	8	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	1	0.4%
Norwegian	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.6%
Internet access	82.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62517

What city is ZIP code 62517 in?

ZIP code 62517 is primarily assigned to Bulpitt, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62517 in?

ZIP code 62517 falls within Christian County, Illinois.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62517?

The median home value in ZIP code 62517 is $79,200.

Does ZIP code 62517 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 62517 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 62517?

ZIP code 62517 has an estimated population of 238 residents, with a density of 495 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62517?

The median household income in ZIP code 62517 is $71,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62517 in?

ZIP code 62517 observes the CST timezone.