62947 ZIP Code — Herod, IL

Pope County, Illinois

ZIP code 62947 is located in Herod, Illinois, within Pope County. It covers approximately 73.94 square miles and serves a population of 401 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62947

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $163,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,500. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 75% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 62947 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

401

population

73.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62947 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62947

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62947. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Herod	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62928 Eddyville (7.1 mi) 62982 Rosiclare (9.9 mi) 62931 Elizabethtown (11.4 mi) 62946 Harrisburg (12.6 mi) 62919 Cave In Rock (13.4 mi) 62934 Equality (13.5 mi) 42047 Hampton (14.1 mi) 62917 Carrier Mills (14.3 mi) 62987 Stonefort (14.6 mi) 62967 New Burnside (16 mi) 62985 Simpson (16.4 mi) 62954 Junction (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	401
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	73.94 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	37.5333
Longitude	-88.4705
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	44.9%	52.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	29.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	17.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

401

Population

People per sq mi

62.3

Median age

$67,500

Median household income

$44,760

Per capita income

$163,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.8%

Home ownership

4.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

244

Housing units

9.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	28	7.0%
18 and over	373	93.0%
65 and over	175	43.6%
Median age	62.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	401	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.9%	52.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	29.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	17.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	8.8%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 27.5%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 25.3%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	27.5%
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	25.3%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
Median income	$67,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$50k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 24.6%

$200k–$300k 27.5%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.8%
Renter occupied	8.2%
Vacant	29.7%
Single-family detached	77.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	27.8%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	17.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	32.4%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	15.9%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	36.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	29.7%
Propane / LP gas	67.6%
Wood	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	103	56.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	38	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	41	22.5%
Households with children under 18	17	9.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	125	68.7%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.9%	0.0%
Married	55.3%	68.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	12.8%	22.2%
Divorced	11.9%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 3.2%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	11	32.4%
High school	17	50.0%
College / grad school	6	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.0%

Agriculture & mining 30.0%

Transportation & utilities 12.0%

Retail trade 7.0%

Public administration 7.0%

Construction 4.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	82.0%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	4.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.0%
Government	42.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	46.0%
Carpool	45.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 4.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	74.7%
Retirement income	66.5%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.7%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.6%
Public insurance	70.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	401	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	401	100.0%
Born in same state	401	100.0%
Born in different state	309	77.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	82	20.4%
Italian	62	15.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	30	7.5%
English	11	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.4%
Internet access	74.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62947

What city is ZIP code 62947 in?

ZIP code 62947 is primarily assigned to Herod, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62947 in?

ZIP code 62947 falls within Pope County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62947 have a large retiree population?

75% of households in ZIP code 62947 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62947 have an older population?

44% of residents in ZIP code 62947 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 62947 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 62947 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62947?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 62947 in?

ZIP code 62947 observes the CST timezone.