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Hardin County
Cave In Rock, IL
62919
62919 ZIP Code — Cave In Rock, IL
Hardin County, Illinois
ZIP code 62919 is located in
Cave In Rock ,
Illinois ,
within Hardin County .
It covers approximately 47.46 square miles and serves a population of
731 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 618 .
About ZIP code 62919
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($51,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 51% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% 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.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 62919 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
731
Population density
15 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
069
Geography
Land area
47.46 sq mi
Water area
2.68 sq mi
Latitude
37.5287
Longitude
-88.2262
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
618
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.0%
53.7%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
35.8%
30.8%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
10.9%
13.0%
24.4%
Over $200k
6.4%
2.5%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$51,250
Median household income
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 80 10.9% 18 and over 651 89.1% 65 and over 266 36.4% Median age 57.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
4.8%
Group Count % White 677 92.6% Black or African American 35 4.8% Two or more races 19 2.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.0%
53.7%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
35.8%
30.8%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
10.9%
13.0%
24.4%
Over $200k
6.4%
2.5%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.2% $10k–$15k 9.6% $15k–$25k 9.2% $25k–$35k 18.8% $35k–$50k 8.1% $50k–$75k 18.4% $75k–$100k 17.3% $100k–$150k 5.5% $150k–$200k 1.5% $200k+ 9.6% Median income $51,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $86,200 Median rent / month $478 Owner occupied 79.8% Renter occupied 20.2% Vacant 47.6% Single-family detached 63.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 30.1% Median rooms 4.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.74
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.2% 2000–2009 4.8% 1990–1999 17.7% 1980–1989 8.5% 1970–1979 22.2% 1960–1969 14.5% 1950–1959 3.3% 1940–1949 8.3% 1939 or earlier 16.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.8% 1 bedroom 9.8% 2 bedrooms 41.8% 3 bedrooms 31.6% 4 bedrooms 11.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.4% 1 vehicle 30.1% 2 vehicles 26.8% 3 or more 38.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 51.5% Electricity 16.2% Propane / LP gas 21.0% Wood 11.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 137 50.4% Cohabiting couple 39 14.3% Male householder, no spouse 47 17.3% Female householder, no spouse 49 18.0% Households with children under 18 51 18.8% Households with seniors (65+) 149 54.8% Average household size 2.50
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.0% 16.3% Married 52.1% 54.1% Separated 0.0% 1.5% Widowed 6.2% 15.7% Divorced 15.7% 12.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
16.9%
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Graduate / professional
9.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 79.3% Bachelor's or higher 16.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 2 2.2% Elementary school 40 44.9% High school 38 42.7% College / grad school 9 10.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.3%
Agriculture & mining
13.3%
Public administration
12.5%
Transportation & utilities
11.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.5%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.6% Service 22.7% Sales & office 5.7% Natural resources & construction 20.5% Production & transportation 18.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.7% Government 18.6% Self-employed 3.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 91.4% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.9% Work from home 0.8% Other means 5.8% Avg commute (minutes) 28.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 50.7% Retirement income 33.8% Supplemental Security 9.2% Cash public assistance 1.5% Food stamps / SNAP 11.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.2% High blood pressure 39.9% High cholesterol 37.7% Diabetes 13.0% Heart disease 8.9% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 33.4% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 10.3% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.9% Binge drinking 13.5% No physical activity 30.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.5% Depression 18.4% Fair or poor health 18.6% Poor mental health 13.2% Poor physical health 12.7% No health insurance 12.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.3% Visited dentist 60.0% Cholesterol screening 90.5% Teeth loss 18.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 72 11.1%
Disability % Any disability 24.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 8.7% 65 and over 52.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.7% Public insurance 53.0% No insurance 7.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 731 100.0% Spanish 10 1.4% Other Indo-European 10 1.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 721 98.6% Born in same state 721 98.6% Born in different state 598 81.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 10 1.4% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 188 25.7% Arab 70 9.6%
Ancestry Count % Italian 19 2.6% English 5 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.2% Internet access 71.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62919
What city is ZIP code 62919 in?
ZIP code 62919 is primarily assigned to Cave In Rock, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62919 in?
ZIP code 62919 falls within Hardin County, Illinois.
Does ZIP code 62919 have an older population?
36% of residents in ZIP code 62919 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 62919 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 62919 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 62919 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 62919 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62919?
The median home value in ZIP code 62919 is $86,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 62919 in?
ZIP code 62919 observes the CST timezone.
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