62248 ZIP Code — Hecker, IL

Monroe County, Illinois

ZIP code 62248 is located in Hecker, Illinois, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 0.25 square miles and serves a population of 540 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62248

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,484. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62248 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

540
population
0.25
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62248 ZIP code map
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City Status
Hecker Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 540
Population density 2,160 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 133
Geography
Land area 0.25 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 38.3048
Longitude -89.9940
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 40.5% 26.5% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 41.1% 29.3% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 13.9% 33.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 4.4% 10.3% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

540
Population
2,160
People per sq mi
34.9
Median age
$76,484
Median household income
$36,292
Per capita income
$151,000
Median home value
$700
Median monthly rent
80.9%
Home ownership
2.5%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
186
Housing units
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
16
Under 5
16
26
5–9
26
23
10–14
24
12
15–19
12
22
20–24
23
36
25–34
36
42
35–44
43
38
45–54
38
12
55–59
13
9
60–64
10
15
65–74
15
14
75–84
14
2
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1814927.6%
18 and over39172.4%
65 and over6311.7%
Median age34.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%
Two or more races 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Black or African American 1.4%
GroupCount%
White50892%
Two or more races244.3%
Hispanic or Latino122.2%
Black or African American81.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.5% 26.5% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 41.1% 29.3% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 13.9% 33.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 4.4% 10.3% 8.8%
$15k–$25k 8.8%
$25k–$35k 1.9%
$35k–$50k 11.6%
$50k–$75k 23.3%
$75k–$100k 23.7%
$100k–$150k 21.9%
$150k–$200k 4.7%
$200k+ 4.2%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k8.8%
$25k–$35k1.9%
$35k–$50k11.6%
$50k–$75k23.3%
$75k–$100k23.7%
$100k–$150k21.9%
$150k–$200k4.7%
$200k+4.2%
Median income$76,484

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%
$50k–$100k 5.2%
$100k–$150k 38.5%
$150k–$200k 38.5%
$200k–$300k 10.3%
$300k–$500k 2.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$151,000
Median rent / month$700
Owner occupied80.9%
Renter occupied19.1%
Vacant5.3%
Single-family detached79.7%
Large apartment buildings3.1%
Mobile homes4.0%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.72

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.0%
2000–20095.3%
1990–19993.1%
1980–19895.3%
1970–197922.0%
1960–196926.4%
1950–195915.9%
1940–19496.2%
1939 or earlier11.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.6%
1 bedroom10.6%
2 bedrooms26.0%
3 bedrooms51.1%
4 bedrooms7.0%
5+ bedrooms2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.9%
1 vehicle28.4%
2 vehicles42.8%
3 or more27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas58.1%
Electricity36.3%
Propane / LP gas5.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family9443.7%
Cohabiting couple177.9%
Male householder, no spouse5525.6%
Female householder, no spouse4922.8%
Households with children under 186831.6%
Households with seniors (65+)4721.9%
Average household size2.51

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.0%31.5%
Married48.8%55.5%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.0%7.0%
Divorced17.2%6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%
Some HS, no diploma 0.9%
HS graduate 25.0%
Some college, no degree 36.2%
Associate's degree 17.4%
Bachelor's degree 12.1%
Graduate / professional 7.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.6%
Bachelor's or higher19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool63.8%
Kindergarten3119.5%
Elementary school5836.5%
High school2817.6%
College / grad school3622.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.3%
Education & healthcare 21.6%
Public administration 11.6%
Construction 11.0%
Finance & real estate 7.9%
Transportation & utilities 5.5%
Agriculture & mining 3.4%
Retail trade 3.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%
Wholesale trade 2.7%
Professional & management 2.4%
Information 1.4%
Other services 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.4%
Service5.8%
Sales & office15.1%
Natural resources & construction19.2%
Production & transportation20.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.7%
Government21.2%
Self-employed1.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone87.3%
Carpool2.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home9.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)32.2

Poverty

All people 2.5%
Under 18 years 3.1%
18 and over 2.3%
Married-couple families 1.1%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security23.7%
Retirement income19.1%
Supplemental Security0.5%
Cash public assistance0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP5.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.1%
High blood pressure30.8%
High cholesterol32.5%
Diabetes8.7%
Heart disease5.9%
Stroke2.6%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis24.5%
Kidney disease2.5%
Pulmonary disease6.1%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.1%
Binge drinking16.6%
No physical activity21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.0%
Depression17.4%
Fair or poor health11.2%
Poor mental health12.5%
Poor physical health8.4%
No health insurance9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.1%
Visited dentist69.6%
Cholesterol screening89.5%
Teeth loss11.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans379.5%
Disability%
Any disability15.4%
Under 1814.1%
18–64 years10.7%
65 and over42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance78.5%
Public insurance24.6%
No insurance3.3%
Uninsured under 192.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only50894.1%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)540100.0%
Born in same state53899.6%
Born in different state34764.3%
Foreign born20.4%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian9417.4%
French234.3%
AncestryCount%
Arab40.7%
Dutch20.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.8%
Internet access91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62248

What city is ZIP code 62248 in?

ZIP code 62248 is primarily assigned to Hecker, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62248 in?

ZIP code 62248 falls within Monroe County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62248 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 62248 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62248?

The median home value in ZIP code 62248 is $151,000.

Does ZIP code 62248 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 62248 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 62248?

ZIP code 62248 has an estimated population of 540 residents, with a density of 2,143 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62248 in?

ZIP code 62248 observes the CST timezone.

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