62649 ZIP Code — Hettick, IL

Macoupin County, Illinois

ZIP code 62649 is located in Hettick, Illinois, within Macoupin County. It covers approximately 38.41 square miles and serves a population of 408 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217/618.

About ZIP code 62649

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 $130,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,750. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 32% 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 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% 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 a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62649 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

408

population

38.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62649 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62649

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62649. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hettick	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62674 Palmyra (5.3 mi) 62044 Greenfield (5.9 mi) 62630 Chesterfield (6.3 mi) 62667 Modesto (9.9 mi) 62081 Rockbridge (10.9 mi) 62626 Carlinville (11.4 mi) 62063 Medora (11.5 mi) 62640 Girard (14.8 mi) 62685 Shipman (15.2 mi) 62082 Roodhouse (15.4 mi) 62668 Murrayville (16.5 mi) 62079 Piasa (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	408
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	38.41 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	39.3584
Longitude	-90.0799
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217/618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.2%	44.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	32.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

408

Population

People per sq mi

49.0

Median age

$68,750

Median household income

$39,554

Per capita income

$130,500

Median home value

$808

Median monthly rent

77.7%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

196

Housing units

17.2%

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	80	19.6%
18 and over	328	80.4%
65 and over	94	23.0%
Median age	49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	402	98.3%
Two or more races	5	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.2%
Other race	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.2%	44.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	32.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.2%	8.8%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 24.7%

$50k–$75k 13.3%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 12.7%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	24.7%
$50k–$75k	13.3%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	12.7%
Median income	$68,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.9%

$50k–$100k 23.3%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 16.3%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$130,500
Median rent / month	$808
Owner occupied	77.7%
Renter occupied	22.3%
Vacant	28.8%
Single-family detached	78.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	18.5%
1980–1989	3.4%
1970–1979	8.2%
1960–1969	16.3%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	36.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.7%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	48.5%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	54.2%
3 or more	18.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.6%
Electricity	8.4%
Propane / LP gas	39.8%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	68	41.0%
Cohabiting couple	25	15.1%
Male householder, no spouse	51	30.7%
Female householder, no spouse	22	13.3%
Households with children under 18	38	22.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	65	39.2%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.0%	18.6%
Married	40.1%	52.4%
Separated	0.0%	7.6%
Widowed	9.6%	5.5%
Divorced	27.3%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 63.8%

Some college, no degree 11.7%

Associate's degree 3.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	9.6%
Kindergarten	2	3.8%
Elementary school	41	78.8%
High school	4	7.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Agriculture & mining 17.9%

Construction 17.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Retail trade 8.2%

Manufacturing 7.6%

Professional & management 7.1%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Public administration 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Information 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.0%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	12.5%
Natural resources & construction	22.8%
Production & transportation	20.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.5%
Government	6.5%
Self-employed	17.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.4

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 12.5%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.9%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	14.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	22.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.3%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	380	93.1%
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)	408	100.0%
Born in same state	408	100.0%
Born in different state	366	89.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	73	17.9%
French	43	10.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	15	3.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62649

What city is ZIP code 62649 in?

ZIP code 62649 is primarily assigned to Hettick, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62649 in?

ZIP code 62649 falls within Macoupin County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62649 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 62649 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62649?

The median home value in ZIP code 62649 is $130,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 62649?

ZIP code 62649 has an estimated population of 408 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62649?

The median household income in ZIP code 62649 is $68,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62649 in?

ZIP code 62649 observes the CST timezone.