62431 ZIP Code — Herrick, IL

Shelby County, Illinois

ZIP code 62431 is located in Herrick, Illinois, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 55.10 square miles and serves a population of 719 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62431

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 $87,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,000. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 62431 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

719

population

55.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62431 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62431

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62431. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Herrick	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62422 Cowden (3.5 mi) 62553 Oconee (7 mi) 62571 Tower Hill (7.6 mi) 62414 Beecher City (7.6 mi) 62080 Ramsey (10.8 mi) 62444 Mode (11.7 mi) 62565 Shelbyville (14.3 mi) 62557 Pana (14.4 mi) 62458 Saint Elmo (14.7 mi) 62083 Rosamond (15 mi) 62411 Altamont (15.9 mi) 62418 Brownstown (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	719
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	173

Geography
Land area	55.10 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	39.2377
Longitude	-88.9715
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	43.2%	43.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	38.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

719

Population

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$70,000

Median household income

$31,596

Per capita income

$87,500

Median home value

$586

Median monthly rent

87.7%

Home ownership

10.4%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

394

Housing units

12.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	179	24.9%
18 and over	540	75.1%
65 and over	163	22.7%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 2.3%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	699	95%
Hispanic or Latino	17	2.3%
Other race	17	2.3%
Two or more races	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.2%	43.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	38.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.3%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 15.8%

$35k–$50k 4.1%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.3%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	15.8%
$35k–$50k	4.1%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	19.9%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
Median income	$70,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.1%

$50k–$100k 34.8%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k–$300k 4.7%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,500
Median rent / month	$586
Owner occupied	87.7%
Renter occupied	12.3%
Vacant	32.1%
Single-family detached	80.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	17.0%
1990–1999	20.2%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	13.5%
1939 or earlier	25.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	47.2%
4 bedrooms	4.9%
5+ bedrooms	11.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.3%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	45.2%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.2%
Electricity	14.0%
Propane / LP gas	59.2%
Wood	18.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	188	64.4%
Cohabiting couple	9	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	48	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	47	16.1%
Households with children under 18	95	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	102	34.9%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.8%	15.9%
Married	70.8%	68.1%
Separated	0.7%	5.8%
Widowed	7.0%	3.3%
Divorced	2.6%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 47.3%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 1.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	16.0%
Kindergarten	8	5.3%
Elementary school	88	58.7%
High school	21	14.0%
College / grad school	9	6.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 13.8%

Education & healthcare 13.5%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.4%

Construction 11.8%

Agriculture & mining 8.3%

Public administration 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Information 4.6%

Other services 4.0%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Professional & management 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.3%
Carpool	0.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.0

Poverty

All people 10.4%

Under 18 years 24.0%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 42.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	22.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.2%
Public insurance	51.2%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	663	92.2%
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)	719	100.0%
Born in same state	716	99.6%
Born in different state	649	90.3%
Foreign born	3	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	173	24.1%
French	21	2.9%
Italian	20	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	2	0.3%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62431

What city is ZIP code 62431 in?

ZIP code 62431 is primarily assigned to Herrick, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62431 in?

ZIP code 62431 falls within Shelby County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62431 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 62431 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62431?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 62431 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 62431 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62431?

The median home value in ZIP code 62431 is $87,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 62431 in?

ZIP code 62431 observes the CST timezone.