62422 ZIP Code — Cowden, IL

Shelby County, Illinois

ZIP code 62422 is located in Cowden, Illinois, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 45.63 square miles and serves a population of 938 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217/618.

About ZIP code 62422

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,672. 40% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62422 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

938

population

45.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62422 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62422

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62422. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cowden	Acceptable
Cowden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62431 Herrick (3.5 mi) 62414 Beecher City (4.1 mi) 62444 Mode (9.5 mi) 62571 Tower Hill (9.9 mi) 62553 Oconee (10.5 mi) 62080 Ramsey (11.8 mi) 62458 Saint Elmo (12 mi) 62411 Altamont (12.5 mi) 62461 Shumway (13.2 mi) 62418 Brownstown (14.4 mi) 62565 Shelbyville (14.4 mi) 62463 Stewardson (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	938
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	173

Geography
Land area	45.63 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.2114
Longitude	-88.9156
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217/618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.1%	43.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	38.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	1.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

938

Population

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$58,672

Median household income

$26,958

Per capita income

$152,300

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

14.9%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

317

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

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	247	26.3%
18 and over	691	73.7%
65 and over	155	16.5%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

Black or African American 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	906	95.2%
Hispanic or Latino	14	1.5%
Two or more races	14	1.5%
Black or African American	8	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.4%
Other race	4	0.4%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.1%	43.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	38.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	1.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 11.7%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.7%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$58,672

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.1%

$50k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 22.1%

$300k–$500k 12.8%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,300
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	71.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	24.1%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	21.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.5%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	21.6%
3 bedrooms	42.7%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	29.7%
3 or more	42.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.2%
Electricity	15.3%
Propane / LP gas	23.7%
Wood	16.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	207	56.4%
Cohabiting couple	22	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	54	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	84	22.9%
Households with children under 18	93	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	112	30.5%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.7%	15.9%
Married	54.6%	62.2%
Separated	0.8%	1.7%
Widowed	3.2%	8.5%
Divorced	9.8%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 49.3%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	7.7%
Kindergarten	2	0.9%
Elementary school	110	47.0%
High school	63	26.9%
College / grad school	41	17.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Manufacturing 14.7%

Construction 14.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Other services 7.5%

Retail trade 7.2%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Professional & management 2.9%

Public administration 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	21.7%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.3%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 14.9%

Under 18 years 24.3%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 36.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.1%
Retirement income	24.5%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	34.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.7%
Public insurance	42.6%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	879	93.7%
Spanish	4	0.5%
Other Indo-European	4	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	936	99.8%
Born in same state	933	99.5%
Born in different state	870	92.8%
Foreign born	3	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	176	18.8%
Arab	117	12.5%
French	107	11.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	4	0.4%
Polish	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62422

What city is ZIP code 62422 in?

ZIP code 62422 is primarily assigned to Cowden, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62422 in?

ZIP code 62422 falls within Shelby County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62422?

13% 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 62422 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 62422 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62422?

The median home value in ZIP code 62422 is $152,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 62422?

ZIP code 62422 has an estimated population of 938 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62422 in?

ZIP code 62422 observes the CST timezone.