62324 ZIP Code — Clayton, IL

Adams County, Illinois

ZIP code 62324 is located in Clayton, Illinois, within Adams County. It covers approximately 94.00 square miles and serves a population of 1,398 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62324

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 $113,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,917. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62324 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,398
population
94.00
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62324 ZIP code map
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City Status
Clayton Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,398
Population density 15 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 001
Geography
Land area 94.00 sq mi
Water area 0.30 sq mi
Latitude 39.9735
Longitude -90.9224
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 46.2% 45.1% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 25.3% 33.2% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 28.1% 17.6% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.4% 4.1% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,398
Population
15
People per sq mi
44.8
Median age
$62,917
Median household income
$28,359
Per capita income
$113,000
Median home value
$755
Median monthly rent
76.3%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
471
Housing units
5.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
59
Under 5
39
58
5–9
38
48
10–14
32
37
15–19
24
46
20–24
31
109
25–34
73
66
35–44
43
88
45–54
59
52
55–59
35
85
60–64
57
134
65–74
88
49
75–84
32
10
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1828420.3%
18 and over1,11479.7%
65 and over31922.8%
Median age44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%
Black or African American 1.2%
Two or more races 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,37798.4%
Black or African American171.2%
Two or more races30.2%
Hispanic or Latino10.1%
Other race10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.2% 45.1% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 25.3% 33.2% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 28.1% 17.6% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.4% 4.1% 8.8%
Under $10k 4.1%
$10k–$15k 4.4%
$15k–$25k 7.5%
$25k–$35k 10.0%
$35k–$50k 12.4%
$50k–$75k 21.0%
$75k–$100k 14.1%
$100k–$150k 18.5%
$150k–$200k 4.4%
$200k+ 3.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.1%
$10k–$15k4.4%
$15k–$25k7.5%
$25k–$35k10.0%
$35k–$50k12.4%
$50k–$75k21.0%
$75k–$100k14.1%
$100k–$150k18.5%
$150k–$200k4.4%
$200k+3.5%
Median income$62,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.5%
$50k–$100k 26.6%
$100k–$150k 18.0%
$150k–$200k 16.5%
$200k–$300k 8.4%
$300k–$500k 7.3%
$500k–$1M 1.3%
$1M+ 5.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$113,000
Median rent / month$755
Owner occupied76.3%
Renter occupied23.7%
Vacant12.8%
Single-family detached83.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes4.9%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.58

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.0%
2000–20098.6%
1990–199916.0%
1980–19896.1%
1970–197912.1%
1960–19696.4%
1950–19598.2%
1940–194910.6%
1939 or earlier30.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.9%
1 bedroom14.5%
2 bedrooms22.2%
3 bedrooms36.2%
4 bedrooms19.7%
5+ bedrooms2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.3%
1 vehicle22.0%
2 vehicles42.1%
3 or more32.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas36.3%
Electricity28.6%
Propane / LP gas20.1%
Fuel oil1.9%
Wood12.5%
No fuel used0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family35167.8%
Cohabiting couple234.4%
Male householder, no spouse7514.5%
Female householder, no spouse6913.3%
Households with children under 1812423.9%
Households with seniors (65+)20539.6%
Average household size2.63

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married19.1%19.9%
Married59.8%67.2%
Separated9.5%0.2%
Widowed1.0%4.5%
Divorced10.6%8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%
Some HS, no diploma 12.5%
HS graduate 46.6%
Some college, no degree 20.0%
Associate's degree 11.4%
Bachelor's degree 4.1%
Graduate / professional 1.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher83.6%
Bachelor's or higher5.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten73.3%
Elementary school15674.3%
High school157.1%
College / grad school3215.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Wholesale trade 20.1%
Retail trade 17.1%
Manufacturing 11.6%
Education & healthcare 10.0%
Construction 6.6%
Transportation & utilities 5.7%
Agriculture & mining 5.6%
Other services 5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%
Professional & management 4.5%
Finance & real estate 4.2%
Public administration 3.5%
Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.9%
Service14.3%
Sales & office18.4%
Natural resources & construction7.8%
Production & transportation29.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector73.8%
Government14.8%
Self-employed11.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.3%
Carpool4.0%
Public transit0.3%
Walk0.0%
Work from home11.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)29.2

Poverty

All people 12.0%
Under 18 years 19.4%
18 and over 10.0%
Married-couple families 8.0%
Female-led households 19.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.4%
Retirement income26.8%
Supplemental Security1.0%
Cash public assistance0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP12.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.1%
High blood pressure34.4%
High cholesterol32.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis27.0%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease7.6%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.8%
Binge drinking16.0%
No physical activity26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.9%
Depression18.2%
Fair or poor health14.4%
Poor mental health13.3%
Poor physical health10.2%
No health insurance10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.1%
Visited dentist61.6%
Cholesterol screening89.0%
Teeth loss15.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans887.9%
Disability%
Any disability18.4%
Under 1812.7%
18–64 years12.1%
65 and over38.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance52.1%
Public insurance53.0%
No insurance10.2%
Uninsured under 1920.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,30093.0%
Spanish120.9%
Other Indo-European10.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander110.8%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,398100.0%
Born in same state1,398100.0%
Born in different state1,20085.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French14010%
Arab1208.6%
Italian956.8%
AncestryCount%
German352.5%
Polish90.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.1%
Internet access84.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62324

What city is ZIP code 62324 in?

ZIP code 62324 is primarily assigned to Clayton, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62324 in?

ZIP code 62324 falls within Adams County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62324?

6% 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 62324 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 62324 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62324?

The median home value in ZIP code 62324 is $113,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 62324?

ZIP code 62324 has an estimated population of 1,398 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62324 in?

ZIP code 62324 observes the CST timezone.

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