Hamilton County, IL ZIP Codes
Illinois (IL) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
7,911
population (2021)
-6.5%
pop change since 2010
17065
FIPS code
Hamilton County ZIP code map
About Hamilton County
Hamilton County is located in Illinois and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 7,911 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.5% from 8,457 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Hamilton County is 17065.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 7,911 |
| 2010 population | 8,457 |
| Change | -6.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| FIPS code | 17065 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Hamilton County
ZIP codes for Hamilton County, IL (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62817 | Broughton | Hamilton | View map |
| 62828 | Dahlgren | Hamilton | View map |
| 62829 | Dale | Hamilton | View map |
| 62859 | Mc Leansboro | Hamilton | View map |
| 62860 | Macedonia | Hamilton | View map |
Demographics & statistics
7,215
Population
43.8
Median age
$60,850
Median household income
$30,086
Per capita income
$72,200
Median home value
$733
Median monthly rent
82.0%
Home ownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
2,770
Housing units
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
187
Under 5
185
178
5–9
176
254
10–14
250
190
15–19
187
195
20–24
193
411
25–34
405
448
35–44
441
410
45–54
404
249
55–59
245
282
60–64
278
436
65–74
429
262
75–84
258
132
85+
130
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,532 | 19.8% |
| 18 and over | 5,683 | 80.2% |
| 65 and over | 1,647 | 21.8% |
| Median age | 43.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.8%
Two or more races
1.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
Other race
1.2%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,921 | 94.8% |
| Two or more races | 142 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 86 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
13.0%
$25k–$35k
4.6%
$35k–$50k
16.3%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
13.8%
$150k–$200k
12.8%
$200k+
1.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.8% |
| $200k+ | 1.9% |
| Median income | $60,850 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
26.2%
$50k–$100k
21.8%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k–$300k
11.1%
$300k–$500k
3.5%
$500k–$1M
16.8%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $72,200 |
| Median rent / month | $733 |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% |
| Vacant | 13.1% |
| Single-family detached | 73.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 24.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 41.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.6% |
| 3 or more | 34.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.5% |
| Electricity | 21.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 42.4% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,473 | 51.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 226 | 9.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 499 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 784 | 20.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 807 | 24.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,169 | 36.0% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.4% | 20.1% |
| Married | 58.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 13.0% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 16.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.2%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
33.3%
Some college, no degree
27.9%
Associate's degree
11.5%
Bachelor's degree
9.0%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 52 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 765 | 60.4% |
| High school | 377 | 16.4% |
| College / grad school | 333 | 14.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.3%
Construction
13.3%
Manufacturing
13.0%
Retail trade
12.9%
Agriculture & mining
12.8%
Professional & management
5.2%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Wholesale trade
4.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Other services
2.3%
Public administration
2.3%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.8% |
| Service | 12.9% |
| Sales & office | 23.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 24.4% |
| Production & transportation | 15.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.4% |
| Government | 11.4% |
| Self-employed | 16.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 89.0% |
| Carpool | 4.5% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.9 |
Poverty
All people
13.8%
Under 18 years
22.7%
18 and over
11.8%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
26.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.0% |
| Retirement income | 24.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.4% |
| High cholesterol | 35.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 29.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.6% |
| No physical activity | 26.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.6% |
| Visited dentist | 63.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 15.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 497 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 17.9% |
| 65 and over | 47.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.2% |
| Public insurance | 42.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,843 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 35 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 26 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 9 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,146 | 99.5% |
| Born in same state | 7,122 | 99.3% |
| Born in different state | 5,773 | 79.4% |
| Foreign born | 24 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 69 | 0.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 69 | 66.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,121 | 15.5% |
| Italian | 852 | 11.8% |
| Arab | 488 | 6.8% |
| English | 70 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 34 | 0.5% |
| German | 25 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 5 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.2% |
| Internet access | 87.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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