62820 ZIP Code — Burnt Prairie, IL
White County, Illinois
ZIP code 62820 is located in Burnt Prairie, Illinois, within White County. It covers approximately 21.39 square miles and serves a population of 133 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.
133
population
21.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62820 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62820
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62820. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Burnt Prairie | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 133 |
| Population density | 6 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 193 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 21.39 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.2136 |
| Longitude | -88.2199 |
| 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 | 50.0% | 51.9% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.0% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.0% | 15.5% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.4% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
133
Population
6
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$22,819
Per capita income
$39,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
94.3%
Home ownership
24.1%
Poverty rate
23.2%
Unemployment
86
Housing units
30.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
2
6
5–9
8
1
10–14
1
13
20–24
17
3
25–34
3
6
35–44
8
6
45–54
7
2
55–59
2
10
60–64
12
5
65–74
6
6
75–84
7
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20 | 15.0% |
| 18 and over | 113 | 85.0% |
| 65 and over | 24 | 18.0% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
99.2%
Two or more races
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 132 | 99.2% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.0% | 51.9% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.0% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.0% | 15.5% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.4% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
37.7%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
11.3%
$35k–$50k
7.5%
$50k–$75k
7.5%
$75k–$100k
7.5%
$100k–$150k
20.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 37.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 7.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.8% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
60.0%
$50k–$100k
28.0%
$100k–$150k
4.0%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k–$300k
2.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $39,300 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 94.3% |
| Renter occupied | 5.7% |
| Vacant | 40.4% |
| Single-family detached | 75.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 24.7% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 43.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 52.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 2.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 11.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 58.5% |
| 3 or more | 30.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 13.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 83.0% |
| Wood | 3.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 25 | 47.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3 | 5.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 25 | 47.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 14 | 26.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 16 | 30.2% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.7% | 30.6% |
| Married | 65.9% | 65.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
1.2%
HS graduate
41.0%
Some college, no degree
2.4%
Associate's degree
24.1%
Bachelor's degree
2.4%
Graduate / professional
27.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 3 | 18.8% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 13 | 81.3% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
39.7%
Professional & management
33.3%
Agriculture & mining
23.8%
Manufacturing
1.6%
Public administration
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 60.3% |
| Service | 33.3% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.8% |
| Production & transportation | 1.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.2% |
| Government | 1.6% |
| Self-employed | 22.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 98.4% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 1.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.5 |
Poverty
All people
24.1%
Under 18 years
25.0%
18 and over
23.9%
Married-couple families
8.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.5% |
| Retirement income | 60.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 43.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| High blood pressure | 37.9% |
| High cholesterol | 37.1% |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart disease | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 31.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.2% |
| Cancer | 8.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.3% |
| Binge drinking | 14.1% |
| No physical activity | 27.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.0% |
| Depression | 17.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.0% |
| Visited dentist | 62.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 15.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 2.2% |
| 65 and over | 37.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 51.1% |
| Public insurance | 57.1% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 129 | 97.0% |
| 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) | 133 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 133 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 108 | 81.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 68 | 51.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 27 | 20.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.8% |
| Internet access | 96.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62820
What city is ZIP code 62820 in?
ZIP code 62820 is primarily assigned to Burnt Prairie, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62820 in?
ZIP code 62820 falls within White County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 62820 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 62820 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62820?
24% of residents in ZIP code 62820 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62820?
The median home value in ZIP code 62820 is $39,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 62820?
ZIP code 62820 has an estimated population of 133 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 62820 in?
ZIP code 62820 observes the CST timezone.