62838 ZIP Code — Farina, IL

Fayette County, Illinois

ZIP code 62838 is located in Farina, Illinois, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 92.55 square miles and serves a population of 1,540 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62838

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 $101,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,659. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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 62838 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,540

population

92.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62838 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62838

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62838. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Farina	Acceptable
Farina	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62426 Edgewood (4.7 mi) 62880 Saint Peter (7.1 mi) 62854 Kinmundy (8.8 mi) 62443 Mason (9 mi) 62858 Louisville (11.2 mi) 62899 Xenia (11.7 mi) 62807 Alma (12.3 mi) 62473 Watson (14.3 mi) 62458 Saint Elmo (14.9 mi) 62418 Brownstown (15.6 mi) 62411 Altamont (16.2 mi) 62849 Iuka (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,540
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	92.55 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	38.8515
Longitude	-88.7341
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	46.5%	53.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	1.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,540

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$64,659

Median household income

$32,394

Per capita income

$101,700

Median home value

$714

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

546

Housing units

14.0%

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

116

65–74

104

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	335	21.8%
18 and over	1,205	78.2%
65 and over	349	22.7%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,486	96.4%
Two or more races	51	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%
Other race	2	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.5%	53.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	1.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	7.3%
Median income	$64,659

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.6%

$50k–$100k 25.1%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 20.9%

$200k–$300k 9.2%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,700
Median rent / month	$714
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	77.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	16.4%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	18.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	40.6%
3 bedrooms	41.5%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	29.9%
3 or more	33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.5%
Electricity	19.6%
Propane / LP gas	44.6%
Wood	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	355	62.1%
Cohabiting couple	22	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	101	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	94	16.4%
Households with children under 18	149	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	224	39.2%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.7%	20.4%
Married	57.4%	62.0%
Separated	7.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.9%	11.2%
Divorced	11.6%	6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 41.6%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	15.1%
Kindergarten	23	7.9%
Elementary school	158	54.3%
High school	52	17.9%
College / grad school	14	4.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.8%

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Agriculture & mining 11.8%

Construction 8.1%

Other services 7.3%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Professional & management 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Public administration 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	10.6%
Sales & office	27.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	20.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	6.0%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 24.0%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 44.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.1%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	60.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	42.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.5%
Public insurance	45.3%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,475	95.8%
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)	1,534	99.6%
Born in same state	1,520	98.7%
Born in different state	1,354	87.9%
Foreign born	14	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	213	13.8%
French	90	5.8%
Italian	63	4.1%
English	15	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	9	0.6%
Irish	5	0.3%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	85.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62838

What city is ZIP code 62838 in?

ZIP code 62838 is primarily assigned to Farina, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62838 in?

ZIP code 62838 falls within Fayette County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62838?

14% 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 62838 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 62838 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62838?

The median home value in ZIP code 62838 is $101,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 62838?

ZIP code 62838 has an estimated population of 1,540 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62838 in?

ZIP code 62838 observes the CST timezone.