62946 ZIP Code — Harrisburg, IL

Saline County, Illinois

ZIP code 62946 is located in Harrisburg, Illinois, within Saline County. It covers approximately 145.65 square miles and serves a population of 11,795 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62946

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 $93,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $49,643. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 62946 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

11,795

population

145.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62946 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62946

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62946. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Harrisburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62917 Carrier Mills (5.7 mi) 62987 Stonefort (8.7 mi) 62935 Galatia (9.3 mi) 62930 Eldorado (10.2 mi) 62934 Equality (10.3 mi) 62977 Raleigh (10.3 mi) 62947 Herod (12.6 mi) 62928 Eddyville (13.8 mi) 62967 New Burnside (14.7 mi) 62974 Pittsburg (14.9 mi) 62954 Junction (16.3 mi) 62922 Creal Springs (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,795
Population density	81 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	145.65 sq mi
Water area	2.47 sq mi
Latitude	37.7062
Longitude	-88.5431
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	57.0%	56.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	27.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	13.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

11,795

Population

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$49,643

Median household income

$30,479

Per capita income

$93,200

Median home value

$693

Median monthly rent

69.3%

Home ownership

19.0%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

4,175

Housing units

23.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

423

Under 5

451

313

5–9

333

340

10–14

363

313

15–19

333

236

20–24

251

885

25–34

943

547

35–44

583

744

45–54

793

367

55–59

391

443

60–64

473

614

65–74

655

287

75–84

307

197

85+

210

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,664	22.6%
18 and over	9,131	77.4%
65 and over	2,270	19.2%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Two or more races 4.1%

Black or African American 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Asian 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	11,028	92.9%
Two or more races	485	4.1%
Black or African American	185	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	73	0.6%
Asian	54	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	21	0.2%
Other race	12	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.0%	56.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	27.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	13.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 9.5%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	9.5%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$49,643

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.8%

$50k–$100k 32.4%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$500k–$1M 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,200
Median rent / month	$693
Owner occupied	69.3%
Renter occupied	30.7%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	73.9%
Large apartment buildings	8.0%
Mobile homes	8.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	12.8%
1939 or earlier	17.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	32.3%
3 bedrooms	40.3%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.8%
1 vehicle	29.5%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	19.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.7%
Electricity	41.5%
Propane / LP gas	7.0%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,194	43.3%
Cohabiting couple	271	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	1,050	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,551	30.6%
Households with children under 18	1,640	32.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,646	32.5%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	21.2%
Married	53.9%	42.7%
Separated	1.2%	2.8%
Widowed	3.7%	10.9%
Divorced	13.3%	22.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 26.8%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	23.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	185	8.6%
Kindergarten	157	7.3%
Elementary school	987	45.9%
High school	516	24.0%
College / grad school	303	14.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.3%

Retail trade 12.7%

Public administration 10.5%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Professional & management 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Construction 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Other services 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.7%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	12.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.1%
Government	25.4%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	2.4%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 19.0%

Under 18 years 22.9%

18 and over 17.9%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 44.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	9.7%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	58.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	842	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.5%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	24.3%
65 and over	49.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.8%
Public insurance	52.9%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,921	92.6%
Spanish	82	0.8%
Other Indo-European	13	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	48	0.4%
Other languages	16	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,739	99.5%
Born in same state	11,700	99.2%
Born in different state	9,090	77.1%
Foreign born	39	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	56	0.5%
Not a US citizen	32	57.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,879	15.9%
French	1,622	13.8%
Arab	1,163	9.9%
English	102	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	30	0.3%
German	24	0.2%
Norwegian	21	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	83.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62946

What city is ZIP code 62946 in?

ZIP code 62946 is primarily assigned to Harrisburg, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62946 in?

ZIP code 62946 falls within Saline County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62946?

19% of residents in ZIP code 62946 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62946 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 62946 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62946?

The median home value in ZIP code 62946 is $93,200.

Does ZIP code 62946 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 62946 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 62946 in?

ZIP code 62946 observes the CST timezone.