62047 ZIP Code — Hardin, IL

Calhoun County, Illinois

ZIP code 62047 is located in Hardin, Illinois, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 38.88 square miles and serves a population of 1,760 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62047

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 $163,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $119,583. 36% 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. An above-average commute of 53 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62047 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,760
population
38.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62047 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62047

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City Status
Hardin Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62006 Batchtown (3.6 mi) 62031 Fieldon (4.8 mi) 62045 Hamburg (7.3 mi) 63347 Foley (9.5 mi) 62037 Grafton (10.8 mi) 62013 Brussels (11.2 mi) 63343 Elsberry (11.9 mi) 62027 Eldred (12 mi) 63389 Winfield (12.2 mi) 63330 Annada (13.2 mi) 62053 Kampsville (14.2 mi) 62054 Kane (14.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,760
Population density 45 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 013
Geography
Land area 38.88 sq mi
Water area 3.37 sq mi
Latitude 39.1260
Longitude -90.6194
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 37.9% 37.3% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 23.3% 27.0% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 35.1% 30.6% 24.4%
Over $200k 3.7% 5.1% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,760
Population
45
People per sq mi
47.9
Median age
$119,583
Median household income
$34,551
Per capita income
$163,100
Median home value
$410
Median monthly rent
82.5%
Home ownership
10.5%
Poverty rate
1.1%
Unemployment
538
Housing units
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
58
Under 5
50
35
5–9
31
92
10–14
79
54
15–19
47
45
20–24
38
108
25–34
94
56
35–44
49
167
45–54
145
43
55–59
37
101
60–64
88
97
65–74
83
54
75–84
47
33
85+
29
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1839122.2%
18 and over1,36977.8%
65 and over34319.5%
Median age47.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%
Two or more races 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Black or African American 0.7%
GroupCount%
White1,68393.5%
Two or more races653.6%
Hispanic or Latino402.2%
Black or African American120.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 37.9% 37.3% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 23.3% 27.0% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 35.1% 30.6% 24.4%
Over $200k 3.7% 5.1% 8.8%
Under $10k 4.9%
$10k–$15k 3.9%
$15k–$25k 5.8%
$25k–$35k 1.9%
$35k–$50k 2.7%
$50k–$75k 8.8%
$75k–$100k 13.1%
$100k–$150k 26.5%
$150k–$200k 12.9%
$200k+ 19.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.9%
$10k–$15k3.9%
$15k–$25k5.8%
$25k–$35k1.9%
$35k–$50k2.7%
$50k–$75k8.8%
$75k–$100k13.1%
$100k–$150k26.5%
$150k–$200k12.9%
$200k+19.5%
Median income$119,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%
$50k–$100k 18.9%
$100k–$150k 17.7%
$150k–$200k 8.3%
$200k–$300k 33.6%
$300k–$500k 8.8%
$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$163,100
Median rent / month$410
Owner occupied82.5%
Renter occupied17.5%
Vacant32.6%
Single-family detached79.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes8.2%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)4.43

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.8%
2010–20190.0%
2000–200918.9%
1990–199913.9%
1980–19899.8%
1970–19798.2%
1960–196912.8%
1950–19592.0%
1940–19493.8%
1939 or earlier29.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)5.1%
1 bedroom5.6%
2 bedrooms22.5%
3 bedrooms56.6%
4 bedrooms7.0%
5+ bedrooms3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.6%
1 vehicle9.2%
2 vehicles30.2%
3 or more56.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas36.0%
Electricity26.3%
Propane / LP gas29.0%
Wood8.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family32278.3%
Cohabiting couple102.4%
Male householder, no spouse215.1%
Female householder, no spouse5814.1%
Households with children under 1814535.3%
Households with seniors (65+)14535.3%
Average household size4.07

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married41.9%16.6%
Married41.4%54.3%
Separated8.7%0.0%
Widowed0.0%8.9%
Divorced8.0%20.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%
Some HS, no diploma 6.8%
HS graduate 19.2%
Some college, no degree 17.5%
Associate's degree 32.0%
Bachelor's degree 18.1%
Graduate / professional 5.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.1%
Bachelor's or higher23.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool194.9%
Kindergarten61.6%
Elementary school22558.1%
High school6115.8%
College / grad school7619.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.9%
Agriculture & mining 16.8%
Professional & management 9.6%
Retail trade 8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%
Construction 5.9%
Transportation & utilities 5.9%
Finance & real estate 5.9%
Other services 4.1%
Public administration 4.0%
Manufacturing 3.0%
Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts54.1%
Service15.1%
Sales & office14.4%
Natural resources & construction8.0%
Production & transportation8.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector66.9%
Government14.1%
Self-employed19.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone74.6%
Carpool4.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home20.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)53.4

Poverty

All people 10.5%
Under 18 years 8.7%
18 and over 11.0%
Married-couple families 7.1%
Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.0%
Retirement income27.5%
Supplemental Security6.1%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP10.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.2%
High blood pressure36.9%
High cholesterol35.0%
Diabetes11.3%
Heart disease8.2%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis30.7%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease8.9%
Cancer8.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.7%
Binge drinking14.3%
No physical activity27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.6%
Depression18.0%
Fair or poor health16.3%
Poor mental health13.1%
Poor physical health11.3%
No health insurance11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.9%
Visited dentist61.8%
Cholesterol screening89.8%
Teeth loss17.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans936.8%
Disability%
Any disability19.4%
Under 185.1%
18–64 years11.8%
65 and over66.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance77.5%
Public insurance29.0%
No insurance0.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,65293.9%
Spanish90.5%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander90.5%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,74699.2%
Born in same state1,74699.2%
Born in different state1,46083.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen140.8%
Not a US citizen14100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French1619.1%
Italian1116.3%
German281.6%
AncestryCount%
Arab251.4%
Irish211.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access23.4%
Internet access96.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62047

What city is ZIP code 62047 in?

ZIP code 62047 is primarily assigned to Hardin, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62047 in?

ZIP code 62047 falls within Calhoun County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62047 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 62047 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62047 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 62047 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62047?

The median household income in ZIP code 62047 is $119,583, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62047?

The median home value in ZIP code 62047 is $163,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 62047 in?

ZIP code 62047 observes the CST timezone.

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