62836 ZIP Code — Ewing, IL

Franklin County, Illinois

ZIP code 62836 is located in Ewing, Illinois, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 38.12 square miles and serves a population of 913 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62836

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 $93,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,566. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 62836 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

913

population

38.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62836 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62836

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62836. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ewing	Acceptable
Ewing	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62897 Whittington (5.5 mi) 62846 Ina (6.5 mi) 62860 Macedonia (6.6 mi) 62810 Belle Rive (8.3 mi) 62812 Benton (8.7 mi) 62816 Bonnie (9.4 mi) 62890 Thompsonville (13.3 mi) 62872 Opdyke (13.4 mi) 62819 Buckner (13.9 mi) 62896 West Frankfort (14.5 mi) 62884 Sesser (14.7 mi) 62874 Orient (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	913
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	38.12 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	38.0820
Longitude	-88.7902
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	34.2%	55.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	29.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	1.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

913

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$67,566

Median household income

$33,395

Per capita income

$93,300

Median home value

$840

Median monthly rent

82.0%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

321

Housing units

27.3%

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	237	26.0%
18 and over	676	74.0%
65 and over	151	16.5%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	895	97.3%
Two or more races	13	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.8%
Other race	4	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.2%	55.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	29.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	1.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 28.5%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 11.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	28.5%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	11.6%
Median income	$67,566

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.6%

$50k–$100k 29.7%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,300
Median rent / month	$840
Owner occupied	82.0%
Renter occupied	18.0%
Vacant	6.5%
Single-family detached	86.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	14.2%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	22.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	34.5%
3 bedrooms	40.9%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	8.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	15.8%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	39.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.4%
Electricity	50.4%
Propane / LP gas	13.3%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	11.9%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	213	59.0%
Cohabiting couple	13	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	82	22.7%
Female householder, no spouse	53	14.7%
Households with children under 18	123	34.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	122	33.8%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.2%	18.8%
Married	57.7%	66.5%
Separated	1.3%	0.6%
Widowed	5.2%	8.6%
Divorced	12.5%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 16.0%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 18.0%

Bachelor's degree 20.6%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.0%
Bachelor's or higher	27.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.8%
Kindergarten	3	1.4%
Elementary school	120	55.0%
High school	43	19.7%
College / grad school	46	21.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.1%

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Agriculture & mining 11.9%

Professional & management 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Public administration 6.3%

Construction 6.1%

Retail trade 5.8%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Other services 3.7%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.5%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	23.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.3%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	11.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.5%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 13.9%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 14.6%

Female-led households 13.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	33.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.3%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	25.4%
Uninsured under 19	31.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	863	94.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	910	99.7%
Born in same state	910	99.7%
Born in different state	716	78.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.3%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	108	11.8%
Arab	93	10.2%
French	91	10%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	0.8%
German	6	0.7%
Polish	6	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62836

What city is ZIP code 62836 in?

ZIP code 62836 is primarily assigned to Ewing, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62836 in?

ZIP code 62836 falls within Franklin County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62836 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 62836 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62836?

The median home value in ZIP code 62836 is $93,300.

Does ZIP code 62836 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 62836 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 62836?

ZIP code 62836 has an estimated population of 913 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62836 in?

ZIP code 62836 observes the CST timezone.