62922 ZIP Code — Creal Springs, IL

Williamson County, Illinois

ZIP code 62922 is located in Creal Springs, Illinois, within Williamson County. It covers approximately 63.27 square miles and serves a population of 2,824 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62922

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $158,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,325. 46% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62922 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,824

population

63.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62922 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62922

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62922. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Creal Springs	Acceptable
Creal Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62972 Ozark (3.6 mi) 62967 New Burnside (4 mi) 62987 Stonefort (7.9 mi) 62959 Marion (8.5 mi) 62985 Simpson (10.7 mi) 62939 Goreville (10.7 mi) 62917 Carrier Mills (11.1 mi) 62974 Pittsburg (11.6 mi) 62995 Vienna (13.4 mi) 62928 Eddyville (13.9 mi) 62912 Buncombe (15.1 mi) 62933 Energy (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,824
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	199

Geography
Land area	63.27 sq mi
Water area	1.26 sq mi
Latitude	37.6081
Longitude	-88.8207
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	39.7%	48.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.3%	18.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.1%	3.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,824

Population

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$68,325

Median household income

$35,217

Per capita income

$158,700

Median home value

$638

Median monthly rent

91.1%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment

1,472

Housing units

19.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

103

5–9

10–14

112

15–19

20–24

159

25–34

132

198

35–44

166

146

45–54

121

160

55–59

133

132

60–64

110

156

65–74

130

138

75–84

115

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	600	21.2%
18 and over	2,224	78.8%
65 and over	615	21.8%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Two or more races 0.9%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,765	96.8%
Hispanic or Latino	32	1.1%
Two or more races	26	0.9%
Other race	23	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.7%	48.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.3%	18.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.1%	3.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$68,325

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 21.5%

$300k–$500k 14.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,700
Median rent / month	$638
Owner occupied	91.1%
Renter occupied	8.9%
Vacant	26.1%
Single-family detached	80.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	17.4%
1990–1999	8.5%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	24.4%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	60.9%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	16.1%
2 vehicles	50.1%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.7%
Electricity	70.2%
Propane / LP gas	11.5%
Wood	6.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	643	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	92	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	265	22.7%
Female householder, no spouse	165	14.2%
Households with children under 18	382	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	432	37.1%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	14.6%
Married	52.9%	59.9%
Separated	0.2%	0.3%
Widowed	3.0%	10.2%
Divorced	15.9%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 32.6%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	6.5%
Kindergarten	51	8.7%
Elementary school	231	39.6%
High school	188	32.2%
College / grad school	75	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.8%

Public administration 10.4%

Construction 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Retail trade 6.3%

Professional & management 5.7%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Other services 3.1%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	24.3%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	17.5%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.2%
Government	21.8%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.3

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 7.1%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 19.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.1%
Retirement income	32.3%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	285	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	36.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.9%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,704	95.8%
Spanish	16	0.6%
Other Indo-European	13	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,824	100.0%
Born in same state	2,824	100.0%
Born in different state	2,281	80.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	376	13.3%
Italian	296	10.5%
French	257	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	11	0.4%
English	8	0.3%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	83.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62922

What city is ZIP code 62922 in?

ZIP code 62922 is primarily assigned to Creal Springs, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62922 in?

ZIP code 62922 falls within Williamson County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62922 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 62922 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62922 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 62922 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62922 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 62922 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62922?

The median home value in ZIP code 62922 is $158,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 62922 in?

ZIP code 62922 observes the CST timezone.