62835 ZIP Code — Enfield, IL

White County, Illinois

ZIP code 62835 is located in Enfield, Illinois, within White County. It covers approximately 74.60 square miles and serves a population of 1,325 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62835

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 $92,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($38,945) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 62835 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,325

population

74.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62835 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62835

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62835. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Enfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62887 Springerton (6.5 mi) 62862 Mill Shoals (7.2 mi) 62859 Mc Leansboro (9.1 mi) 62869 Norris City (9.9 mi) 62821 Carmi (11.5 mi) 62817 Broughton (12.8 mi) 62828 Dahlgren (13.1 mi) 62827 Crossville (16.2 mi) 62871 Omaha (16.6 mi) 62837 Fairfield (18 mi) 62844 Grayville (18.7 mi) 62895 Wayne City (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,325
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	193

Geography
Land area	74.60 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	38.1044
Longitude	-88.3183
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	62.6%	51.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	30.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	15.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,325

Population

People per sq mi

46.3

Median age

$38,945

Median household income

$29,063

Per capita income

$92,100

Median home value

$620

Median monthly rent

89.0%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

556

Housing units

13.5%

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

104

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	242	18.3%
18 and over	1,083	81.7%
65 and over	406	30.6%
Median age	46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Black or African American 0.4%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,281	95%
Two or more races	33	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	24	1.8%
Black or African American	5	0.4%
Other race	4	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.6%	51.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	30.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	15.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 21.6%

$25k–$35k 18.2%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 9.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	21.6%
$25k–$35k	18.2%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	9.1%
Median income	$38,945

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.0%

$50k–$100k 29.2%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 29.0%

$200k–$300k 3.6%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,100
Median rent / month	$620
Owner occupied	89.0%
Renter occupied	11.0%
Vacant	14.2%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	15.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	33.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	40.6%
3 bedrooms	50.5%
4 bedrooms	6.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	30.7%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	27.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.9%
Electricity	15.7%
Propane / LP gas	43.6%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	302	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	11	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	32	6.1%
Female householder, no spouse	182	34.5%
Households with children under 18	136	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	237	45.0%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.4%	30.5%
Married	62.2%	46.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	4.1%	12.0%
Divorced	17.3%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 18.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	7.2%
Kindergarten	30	13.5%
Elementary school	97	43.5%
High school	34	15.2%
College / grad school	46	20.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Retail trade 21.3%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Public administration 9.0%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Construction 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Professional & management 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Other services 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.1%
Government	21.5%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	2.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 2.9%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 9.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.0%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	6.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	133	12.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.2%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	28.0%
65 and over	45.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.0%
Public insurance	57.9%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,258	94.9%
Spanish	4	0.3%
Other Indo-European	4	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,301	98.2%
Born in same state	1,295	97.7%
Born in different state	948	71.5%
Foreign born	6	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	24	1.8%
Not a US citizen	18	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	283	21.4%
Italian	267	20.2%
English	58	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	33	2.5%
Polish	5	0.4%
German	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	78.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62835

What city is ZIP code 62835 in?

ZIP code 62835 is primarily assigned to Enfield, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62835 in?

ZIP code 62835 falls within White County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62835 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 62835 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 62835 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 62835 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62835 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 62835 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62835?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 62835 in?

ZIP code 62835 observes the CST timezone.