62341 ZIP Code — Hamilton, IL

Hancock County, Illinois

ZIP code 62341 is located in Hamilton, Illinois, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 46.54 square miles and serves a population of 3,453 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62341

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 $114,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($55,815) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 41% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62341 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,453

population

46.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62341 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62341

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62341. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hamilton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52632 Keokuk (6.2 mi) 62354 Nauvoo (8 mi) 62379 Warsaw (8.8 mi) 52639 Montrose (9.8 mi) 62313 Basco (10.1 mi) 63430 Alexandria (11.5 mi) 62358 Niota (12.1 mi) 62321 Carthage (12.6 mi) 62380 West Point (13.6 mi) 52619 Argyle (13.8 mi) 63472 Wayland (14.5 mi) 62330 Dallas City (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,453
Population density	74 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	46.54 sq mi
Water area	3.72 sq mi
Latitude	40.4223
Longitude	-91.3362
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	44.8%	44.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	36.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.2%	15.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	2.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,453

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$55,815

Median household income

$41,434

Per capita income

$114,300

Median home value

$801

Median monthly rent

75.9%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

1,258

Housing units

25.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

103

140

10–14

168

15–19

116

20–24

160

25–34

191

186

35–44

223

211

45–54

254

55–59

113

60–64

110

183

65–74

219

111

75–84

133

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	812	23.5%
18 and over	2,641	76.5%
65 and over	777	22.5%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Two or more races 1.4%

Black or African American 1.3%

Asian 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,344	96.6%
Two or more races	50	1.4%
Black or African American	44	1.3%
Asian	15	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.8%	44.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	36.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.2%	15.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	2.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 16.4%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 17.8%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	16.4%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	17.8%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$55,815

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.6%

$50k–$100k 28.4%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 10.9%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,300
Median rent / month	$801
Owner occupied	75.9%
Renter occupied	24.1%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	78.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	14.2%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	23.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	32.4%
3 bedrooms	42.4%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	26.7%
2 vehicles	41.7%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.0%
Electricity	54.0%
Propane / LP gas	9.7%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	3.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	703	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	143	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	175	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	408	28.6%
Households with children under 18	445	31.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	570	39.9%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.4%	21.5%
Married	57.2%	45.4%
Separated	0.0%	2.1%
Widowed	4.7%	10.6%
Divorced	9.7%	20.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 17.6%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	25.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	75	9.6%
Kindergarten	7	0.9%
Elementary school	448	57.1%
High school	166	21.2%
College / grad school	88	11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Retail trade 14.5%

Professional & management 10.5%

Other services 9.8%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Construction 6.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Public administration 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.4%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 9.9%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 41.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	184	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.2%
Public insurance	39.5%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,275	94.8%
Spanish	33	1.0%
Other Indo-European	11	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	22	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,379	97.9%
Born in same state	3,366	97.5%
Born in different state	1,489	43.1%
Foreign born	13	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	74	2.1%
Not a US citizen	64	86.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	459	13.3%
Italian	397	11.5%
Arab	380	11%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	75	2.2%
Irish	36	1%
English	25	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62341

What city is ZIP code 62341 in?

ZIP code 62341 is primarily assigned to Hamilton, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62341 in?

ZIP code 62341 falls within Hancock County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62341 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 62341 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62341?

The median home value in ZIP code 62341 is $114,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 62341?

ZIP code 62341 has an estimated population of 3,453 residents, with a density of 74 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62341?

The median household income in ZIP code 62341 is $55,815, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62341 in?

ZIP code 62341 observes the CST timezone.