62842 ZIP Code — Geff, IL

Wayne County, Illinois

ZIP code 62842 is located in Geff, Illinois, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 45.64 square miles and serves a population of 673 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62842

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $98,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,875. 44% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% 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 62842 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

673

population

45.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62842 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62842

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62842. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Geff	Acceptable
Geff	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62837 Fairfield (5.6 mi) 62886 Sims (6.2 mi) 62823 Cisne (6.4 mi) 62895 Wayne City (10.2 mi) 62850 Johnsonville (11.6 mi) 62446 Mount Erie (13.2 mi) 62851 Keenes (13.6 mi) 62862 Mill Shoals (16.7 mi) 62839 Flora (16.9 mi) 62824 Clay City (17.1 mi) 62828 Dahlgren (17.8 mi) 62887 Springerton (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	673
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	191

Geography
Land area	45.64 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.4327
Longitude	-88.4199
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	59.6%	50.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	35.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	13.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

673

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$56,875

Median household income

$34,597

Per capita income

$98,000

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

87.7%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

277

Housing units

20.1%

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	141	21.0%
18 and over	532	79.0%
65 and over	175	26.0%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Asian 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 1.3%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	640	93.8%
Asian	18	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9	1.3%
Other race	9	1.3%
Two or more races	6	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.6%	50.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	35.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	13.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 20.8%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	20.8%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	5.9%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	8.2%
Median income	$56,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.2%

$50k–$100k 28.8%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,000
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	87.7%
Renter occupied	12.3%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	66.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	17.1%
1990–1999	9.0%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	11.6%
1939 or earlier	17.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	62.3%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	17.8%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	45.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.8%
Electricity	18.6%
Propane / LP gas	36.8%
Wood	5.9%
Solar	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	171	63.6%
Cohabiting couple	8	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	50	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	40	14.9%
Households with children under 18	74	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	99	36.8%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.5%	19.2%
Married	68.4%	62.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.8%	9.1%
Divorced	9.3%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 24.6%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 20.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	7.9%
Kindergarten	12	8.6%
Elementary school	68	48.6%
High school	27	19.3%
College / grad school	22	15.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.4%

Retail trade 12.3%

Public administration 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Construction 7.0%

Wholesale trade 7.0%

Professional & management 7.0%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Other services 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.8%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.5%
Production & transportation	8.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.3%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	13.8%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 7.1%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 19.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	30.1%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	59.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.3%
Public insurance	49.5%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	641	95.2%
Spanish	15	2.3%
Other Indo-European	9	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	656	97.5%
Born in same state	635	94.4%
Born in different state	504	74.9%
Foreign born	21	3.1%
Naturalized citizen	17	2.5%
Not a US citizen	2	11.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	103	15.3%
Arab	58	8.6%
Italian	45	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	28	4.2%
Irish	5	0.7%
Dutch	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62842

What city is ZIP code 62842 in?

ZIP code 62842 is primarily assigned to Geff, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62842 in?

ZIP code 62842 falls within Wayne County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62842 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 62842 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 62842 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 62842 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62842 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 62842 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62842?

The median home value in ZIP code 62842 is $98,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62842 in?

ZIP code 62842 observes the CST timezone.