62642 ZIP Code — Greenview, IL

Menard County, Illinois

ZIP code 62642 is located in Greenview, Illinois, within Menard County. It covers approximately 73.05 square miles and serves a population of 1,417 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62642

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 $99,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,621. 38% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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%.

Overall, ZIP code 62642 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,417

population

73.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62642 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62642

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62642. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Greenview	Acceptable
Greenview	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62666 Middletown (6.4 mi) 62613 Athens (7.5 mi) 62671 New Holland (7.7 mi) 62664 Mason City (8.6 mi) 62675 Petersburg (11.1 mi) 62634 Elkhart (11.3 mi) 62625 Cantrall (11.9 mi) 62693 Williamsville (12 mi) 62684 Sherman (12.6 mi) 62682 San Jose (13.1 mi) 62633 Easton (13.4 mi) 62688 Tallula (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,417
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	73.05 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	40.0871
Longitude	-89.6682
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	37.3%	29.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	45.9%	36.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	30.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,417

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$74,621

Median household income

$33,297

Per capita income

$99,700

Median home value

$622

Median monthly rent

83.4%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

557

Housing units

15.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

105

45–54

102

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	296	20.9%
18 and over	1,121	79.1%
65 and over	251	17.7%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,385	97.5%
Two or more races	29	2%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.2%
Asian	2	0.1%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.3%	29.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	45.9%	36.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	30.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	18.0%
$100k–$150k	25.1%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$74,621

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 41.3%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,700
Median rent / month	$622
Owner occupied	83.4%
Renter occupied	16.6%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	85.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	21.1%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	15.3%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	31.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	60.2%
4 bedrooms	9.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	33.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.1%
Electricity	18.5%
Propane / LP gas	21.0%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	331	56.1%
Cohabiting couple	63	10.7%
Male householder, no spouse	89	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	107	18.1%
Households with children under 18	162	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	189	32.0%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	23.9%
Married	55.9%	54.6%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	3.6%	7.4%
Divorced	10.2%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 41.1%

Some college, no degree 26.3%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	9.5%
Kindergarten	9	2.8%
Elementary school	126	38.5%
High school	99	30.3%
College / grad school	62	19.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Public administration 15.1%

Retail trade 13.1%

Construction 11.5%

Agriculture & mining 9.8%

Other services 7.0%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Professional & management 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	11.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.2%
Government	25.0%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 17.4%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 42.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.0%
Retirement income	31.7%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	128	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	28.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.8%
Public insurance	36.3%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,355	95.6%
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)	1,415	99.9%
Born in same state	1,413	99.7%
Born in different state	1,218	86.0%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	261	18.4%
French	183	12.9%
Arab	89	6.3%
Norwegian	25	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	17	1.2%
English	11	0.8%
German	6	0.4%
Dutch	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62642

What city is ZIP code 62642 in?

ZIP code 62642 is primarily assigned to Greenview, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62642 in?

ZIP code 62642 falls within Menard County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62642 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 62642 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62642 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 62642 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62642 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 62642 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62642?

The median home value in ZIP code 62642 is $99,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 62642 in?

ZIP code 62642 observes the CST timezone.