62912 ZIP Code — Buncombe, IL

Johnson County, Illinois

ZIP code 62912 is located in Buncombe, Illinois, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 52.13 square miles and serves a population of 1,668 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62912

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,000. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 37% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62912 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,668

population

52.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62912 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62912

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62912. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buncombe	Acceptable
Buncombe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62939 Goreville (5.2 mi) 62906 Anna (7.8 mi) 62995 Vienna (8 mi) 62923 Cypress (8.9 mi) 62926 Dongola (9.2 mi) 62958 Makanda (10.9 mi) 62920 Cobden (11.4 mi) 62972 Ozark (13.2 mi) 62908 Belknap (13.7 mi) 62956 Karnak (14.1 mi) 62902 Carbondale (14.2 mi) 62992 Ullin (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,668
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	52.13 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	37.4689
Longitude	-89.0324
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	47.3%	45.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	34.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	18.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.8%	2.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,668

Population

People per sq mi

35.0

Median age

$61,000

Median household income

$25,356

Per capita income

$93,500

Median home value

$762

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

23.6%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

547

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

128

25–34

143

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

105

65–74

118

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	422	25.3%
18 and over	1,246	74.7%
65 and over	307	18.4%
Median age	35.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,603	92.9%
Two or more races	60	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	58	3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4	0.2%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.3%	45.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	34.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	18.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.8%	2.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 9.5%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	20.0%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$61,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.8%

$50k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 10.6%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,500
Median rent / month	$762
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	71.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	20.6%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	10.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	25.0%
3 bedrooms	63.0%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	44.3%
3 or more	18.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	54.7%
Propane / LP gas	39.8%
Wood	3.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	299	51.9%
Cohabiting couple	29	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	123	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	125	21.7%
Households with children under 18	179	31.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	223	38.7%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	22.5%
Married	54.5%	54.0%
Separated	2.3%	0.9%
Widowed	1.8%	12.4%
Divorced	15.6%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 32.5%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	8.1%
Kindergarten	14	4.0%
Elementary school	187	54.0%
High school	55	15.9%
College / grad school	62	17.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Transportation & utilities 11.9%

Retail trade 11.7%

Construction 9.5%

Other services 8.8%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Professional & management 4.6%

Public administration 4.6%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.3%
Service	23.3%
Sales & office	11.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	26.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.7%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 23.6%

Under 18 years 28.7%

18 and over 21.9%

Married-couple families 15.7%

Female-led households 52.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	122	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	21.3%
65 and over	34.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	57.1%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,514	90.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,654	99.2%
Born in same state	1,652	99.0%
Born in different state	1,286	77.1%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	14	0.8%
Not a US citizen	14	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	138	8.3%
Arab	134	8%
French	129	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	8	0.5%
English	4	0.2%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	65.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62912

What city is ZIP code 62912 in?

ZIP code 62912 is primarily assigned to Buncombe, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62912 in?

ZIP code 62912 falls within Johnson County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62912?

24% of residents in ZIP code 62912 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62912?

15% 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 62912 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 62912 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62912 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 62912 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 62912 in?

ZIP code 62912 observes the CST timezone.