62639 ZIP Code — Frederick, IL

Schuyler County, Illinois

ZIP code 62639 is located in Frederick, Illinois, within Schuyler County. It covers approximately 34.80 square miles and serves a population of 213 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62639

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 62639 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

213
population
34.80
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62639 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62639

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City Status
Frederick Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 213
Population density 6 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 169
Geography
Land area 34.80 sq mi
Water area 1.18 sq mi
Latitude 40.0627
Longitude -90.4768
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 217
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 53.8% 48.4% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 21.2% 35.6% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 15.9% 14.1% 24.4%
Over $200k 9.1% 2.0% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

213
Population
6
People per sq mi
47.5
Median age
$0
Median household income
$31,148
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
70.1%
Home ownership
18.8%
Poverty rate
28.8%
Unemployment
68
Housing units
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
8
Under 5
5
9
5–9
7
1
10–14
1
8
15–19
5
10
20–24
7
7
25–34
5
19
35–44
14
1
45–54
0
8
55–59
6
5
60–64
4
18
65–74
13
31
75–84
21
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 184219.7%
18 and over17180.3%
65 and over8339.0%
Median age47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%
Two or more races 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
GroupCount%
White20495.8%
Two or more races83.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 53.8% 48.4% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 21.2% 35.6% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 15.9% 14.1% 24.4%
Over $200k 9.1% 2.0% 8.8%
$15k–$25k 4.1%
$25k–$35k 29.9%
$35k–$50k 4.1%
$50k–$75k 12.4%
$75k–$100k 43.3%
$100k–$150k 1.0%
$150k–$200k 5.2%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k4.1%
$25k–$35k29.9%
$35k–$50k4.1%
$50k–$75k12.4%
$75k–$100k43.3%
$100k–$150k1.0%
$150k–$200k5.2%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.2%
$50k–$100k 13.2%
$100k–$150k 11.8%
$150k–$200k 5.9%
$200k–$300k 7.4%
$300k–$500k 20.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied70.1%
Renter occupied29.9%
Vacant0.0%
Single-family detached91.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes8.2%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.38

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.1%
2000–20090.0%
1990–199914.4%
1980–19890.0%
1970–197912.4%
1960–19690.0%
1950–19590.0%
1940–194938.1%
1939 or earlier30.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom13.4%
2 bedrooms49.5%
3 bedrooms13.4%
4 bedrooms23.7%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.1%
1 vehicle0.0%
2 vehicles81.4%
3 or more14.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas29.9%
Electricity8.2%
Propane / LP gas53.6%
Wood8.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family4546.4%
Cohabiting couple1212.4%
Male householder, no spouse4041.2%
Female householder, no spouse00.0%
Households with children under 181313.4%
Households with seniors (65+)3940.2%
Average household size2.20

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.0%27.3%
Married44.0%72.7%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed3.4%0.0%
Divorced27.6%0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 16.4%
HS graduate 25.7%
Some college, no degree 42.8%
Associate's degree 0.0%
Bachelor's degree 5.9%
Graduate / professional 9.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher83.6%
Bachelor's or higher15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool929.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school1341.9%
High school722.6%
College / grad school26.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 50.9%
Agriculture & mining 19.3%
Wholesale trade 19.3%
Manufacturing 7.0%
Construction 1.8%
Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts19.3%
Service0.0%
Sales & office50.9%
Natural resources & construction1.8%
Production & transportation28.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector98.2%
Government1.8%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone100.0%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)16.3

Poverty

All people 18.8%
Under 18 years 42.9%
18 and over 12.9%
Married-couple families 2.2%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.2%
Retirement income36.1%
Supplemental Security4.1%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP1.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.5%
High blood pressure32.8%
High cholesterol33.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Heart disease6.4%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis26.8%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease6.5%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.7%
Binge drinking15.5%
No physical activity21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.3%
Depression17.2%
Fair or poor health12.0%
Poor mental health12.0%
Poor physical health9.0%
No health insurance8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.9%
Visited dentist69.1%
Cholesterol screening91.7%
Teeth loss11.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans179.9%
Disability%
Any disability31.0%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years10.2%
65 and over68.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance55.9%
Public insurance70.9%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only20093.9%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)213100.0%
Born in same state213100.0%
Born in different state18185.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French5927.7%
Italian2310.8%
AncestryCount%
Arab125.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.5%
Internet access95.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62639

What city is ZIP code 62639 in?

ZIP code 62639 is primarily assigned to Frederick, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62639 in?

ZIP code 62639 falls within Schuyler County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62639 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 62639 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62639?

19% of residents in ZIP code 62639 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62639 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 62639 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62639 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 62639 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 62639 in?

ZIP code 62639 observes the CST timezone.

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