62932 ZIP Code — Elkville, IL

Jackson County, Illinois

ZIP code 62932 is located in Elkville, Illinois, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 40.45 square miles and serves a population of 1,238 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62932

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $76,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $44,125. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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 disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 62932 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,238

population

40.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62932 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62932

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62932. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elkville	Acceptable
Elkville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62924 De Soto (5.7 mi) 62994 Vergennes (6.3 mi) 62983 Royalton (6.7 mi) 62832 Du Quoin (8.2 mi) 62865 Mulkeytown (8.8 mi) 62999 Zeigler (9.1 mi) 62822 Christopher (10.6 mi) 62966 Murphysboro (10.8 mi) 62901 Carbondale (11.4 mi) 62918 Carterville (11.6 mi) 62948 Herrin (12.4 mi) 62819 Buckner (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,238
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	40.45 sq mi
Water area	1.85 sq mi
Latitude	37.8999
Longitude	-89.2185
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	55.5%	58.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	23.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,238

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$44,125

Median household income

$23,572

Per capita income

$76,600

Median home value

$688

Median monthly rent

62.8%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

428

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

101

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

109

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	292	23.6%
18 and over	946	76.4%
65 and over	286	23.1%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.2%

Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

Other race 6.4%

Two or more races 5.9%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,059	78.2%
Hispanic or Latino	117	8.6%
Other race	87	6.4%
Two or more races	80	5.9%
Black or African American	6	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.5%	58.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	23.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 17.7%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 24.7%

$50k–$75k 23.3%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	17.7%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	24.7%
$50k–$75k	23.3%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$44,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.4%

$50k–$100k 43.6%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 6.1%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$76,600
Median rent / month	$688
Owner occupied	62.8%
Renter occupied	37.2%
Vacant	16.4%
Single-family detached	67.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	19.8%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	21.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	49.3%
3 bedrooms	38.8%
4 bedrooms	5.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	46.1%
3 or more	21.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.8%
Electricity	46.4%
Propane / LP gas	9.4%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	262	50.5%
Cohabiting couple	68	13.1%
Male householder, no spouse	101	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	88	17.0%
Households with children under 18	133	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	206	39.7%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.5%	18.7%
Married	52.9%	54.9%
Separated	4.4%	7.7%
Widowed	1.4%	11.9%
Divorced	22.9%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 28.1%

Some college, no degree 32.3%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	10.9%
Kindergarten	9	3.5%
Elementary school	126	49.0%
High school	63	24.5%
College / grad school	31	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.6%

Retail trade 12.9%

Construction 12.7%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Professional & management 6.8%

Other services 6.4%

Public administration 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.5%
Service	28.8%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.4%
Government	18.9%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	2.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.3%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 24.7%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 14.1%

Female-led households 8.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	85	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.3%
Under 18	10.6%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	55.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.9%
Public insurance	51.9%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,138	91.9%
Spanish	30	2.6%
Other Indo-European	30	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,203	97.2%
Born in same state	1,192	96.3%
Born in different state	998	80.6%
Foreign born	11	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	35	2.8%
Not a US citizen	17	48.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	125	10.1%
French	118	9.5%
Arab	103	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	28	2.3%
Polish	24	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62932

What city is ZIP code 62932 in?

ZIP code 62932 is primarily assigned to Elkville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62932 in?

ZIP code 62932 falls within Jackson County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62932?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62932?

18% of residents in ZIP code 62932 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62932 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 62932 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62932?

The median home value in ZIP code 62932 is $76,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 62932 in?

ZIP code 62932 observes the CST timezone.