62046 ZIP Code — Hamel, IL

Madison County, Illinois

ZIP code 62046 is located in Hamel, Illinois, within Madison County. It covers approximately 1.06 square miles and serves a population of 919 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62046

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $225,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,906. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 34% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62046 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

919
population
1.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62046 ZIP code map
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City Status
Hamel Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 919
Population density 867 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 119
Geography
Land area 1.06 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 38.8945
Longitude -89.8435
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 36.9% 38.9% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 35.5% 32.2% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 27.7% 23.6% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 5.3% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

919
Population
867
People per sq mi
34.5
Median age
$83,906
Median household income
$37,763
Per capita income
$225,000
Median home value
$738
Median monthly rent
76.5%
Home ownership
2.8%
Poverty rate
0.4%
Unemployment
292
Housing units
41.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
29
Under 5
37
35
5–9
44
32
10–14
42
41
15–19
52
32
20–24
42
37
25–34
48
84
35–44
107
33
45–54
42
11
55–59
13
11
60–64
15
21
65–74
28
21
75–84
26
16
85+
20
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1827730.1%
18 and over64269.9%
65 and over13214.4%
Median age34.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%
Two or more races 2.5%
Black or African American 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.1%
GroupCount%
White87994.5%
Two or more races232.5%
Black or African American161.7%
Hispanic or Latino111.2%
Asian10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 36.9% 38.9% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 35.5% 32.2% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 27.7% 23.6% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 5.3% 8.8%
$15k–$25k 15.2%
$25k–$35k 5.4%
$35k–$50k 12.0%
$50k–$75k 9.5%
$75k–$100k 13.2%
$100k–$150k 22.1%
$150k–$200k 11.7%
$200k+ 10.9%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k15.2%
$25k–$35k5.4%
$35k–$50k12.0%
$50k–$75k9.5%
$75k–$100k13.2%
$100k–$150k22.1%
$150k–$200k11.7%
$200k+10.9%
Median income$83,906

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 2.6%
$100k–$150k 24.3%
$150k–$200k 12.0%
$200k–$300k 49.1%
$300k–$500k 12.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$225,000
Median rent / month$738
Owner occupied76.5%
Renter occupied23.5%
Vacant6.7%
Single-family detached80.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.3%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.75

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201910.2%
2000–200927.0%
1990–19997.5%
1980–19892.7%
1970–197923.5%
1960–19695.1%
1950–195917.6%
1940–19492.4%
1939 or earlier4.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.3%
1 bedroom0.5%
2 bedrooms28.6%
3 bedrooms51.6%
4 bedrooms14.7%
5+ bedrooms3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.7%
1 vehicle35.5%
2 vehicles34.7%
3 or more26.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas74.8%
Electricity20.6%
Propane / LP gas3.2%
No fuel used1.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family17650.4%
Cohabiting couple41.1%
Male householder, no spouse5515.8%
Female householder, no spouse11432.7%
Households with children under 1813639.0%
Households with seniors (65+)11533.0%
Average household size2.63

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.3%30.8%
Married57.3%46.4%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed6.7%15.5%
Divorced6.7%7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%
Some HS, no diploma 0.9%
HS graduate 25.9%
Some college, no degree 19.5%
Associate's degree 11.3%
Bachelor's degree 31.0%
Graduate / professional 10.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.9%
Bachelor's or higher41.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool216.8%
Kindergarten175.5%
Elementary school11437.1%
High school8527.7%
College / grad school7022.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 12.8%
Transportation & utilities 12.4%
Professional & management 11.5%
Manufacturing 11.3%
Retail trade 8.4%
Public administration 6.6%
Finance & real estate 4.6%
Other services 3.1%
Construction 2.4%
Wholesale trade 1.3%
Information 1.3%
Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts41.7%
Service23.2%
Sales & office15.7%
Natural resources & construction8.2%
Production & transportation11.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.1%
Government15.5%
Self-employed0.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone74.9%
Carpool7.2%
Public transit0.4%
Walk2.0%
Work from home15.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)25.9

Poverty

All people 2.8%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 4.0%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security34.4%
Retirement income21.2%
Supplemental Security3.2%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP1.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.3%
High blood pressure28.1%
High cholesterol30.6%
Diabetes7.4%
Heart disease4.9%
Stroke2.2%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis23.1%
Kidney disease2.2%
Pulmonary disease5.2%
Cancer6.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.1%
Binge drinking17.6%
No physical activity19.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.4%
Depression18.2%
Fair or poor health9.8%
Poor mental health12.3%
Poor physical health7.6%
No health insurance8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.0%
Visited dentist73.3%
Cholesterol screening90.2%
Teeth loss10.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans6910.7%
Disability%
Any disability9.8%
Under 182.9%
18–64 years3.3%
65 and over49.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance81.8%
Public insurance23.8%
No insurance2.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only85392.8%
Spanish50.6%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)90798.7%
Born in same state90798.7%
Born in different state66872.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen121.3%
Not a US citizen975.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian15717.1%
Polish545.9%
French505.4%
AncestryCount%
Arab414.5%
English80.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.0%
Internet access89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62046

What city is ZIP code 62046 in?

ZIP code 62046 is primarily assigned to Hamel, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62046 in?

ZIP code 62046 falls within Madison County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62046 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 62046 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 62046 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 62046 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 62046?

ZIP code 62046 has an estimated population of 919 residents, with a density of 865 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62046?

The median home value in ZIP code 62046 is $225,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62046 in?

ZIP code 62046 observes the CST timezone.

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