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Clay County
Ingraham, IL
62434
62434 ZIP Code — Ingraham, IL
Clay County, Illinois
ZIP code 62434 is located in
Ingraham ,
Illinois ,
within Clay County .
It covers approximately 29.36 square miles and serves a population of
335 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 618 .
About ZIP code 62434
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 $163,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 62434 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
335
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
025
Geography
Land area
29.36 sq mi
Water area
0.04 sq mi
Latitude
38.8134
Longitude
-88.3098
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
618
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
26.9%
46.8%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
44.8%
32.9%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
23.1%
16.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
5.2%
3.9%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
$163,400
Median home value
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 53 15.8% 18 and over 282 84.2% 65 and over 120 35.8% Median age 57.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
26.9%
46.8%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
44.8%
32.9%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
23.1%
16.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
5.2%
3.9%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 38.1% $15k–$25k 6.9% $25k–$35k 2.5% $35k–$50k 2.5% $50k–$75k 10.6% $75k–$100k 10.6% $100k–$150k 11.9% $150k–$200k 12.5% $200k+ 4.4% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $163,400 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 93.1% Renter occupied 6.9% Vacant 38.2% Single-family detached 88.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.6% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.17
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.7% 2000–2009 27.0% 1990–1999 8.1% 1980–1989 3.5% 1970–1979 10.8% 1960–1969 6.9% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 35.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.4% 1 bedroom 2.7% 2 bedrooms 13.1% 3 bedrooms 67.6% 4 bedrooms 9.3% 5+ bedrooms 1.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 34.4% 2 vehicles 36.9% 3 or more 28.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 6.3% Propane / LP gas 57.5% Wood 26.3% No fuel used 3.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 59 36.9% Cohabiting couple 11 6.9% Male householder, no spouse 27 16.9% Female householder, no spouse 63 39.4% Households with children under 18 36 22.5% Households with seniors (65+) 85 53.1% Average household size 2.09
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.7% 18.7% Married 42.4% 40.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 4.0% 27.7% Divorced 15.9% 13.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.8%
Graduate / professional
2.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.4% Bachelor's or higher 15.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 29 54.7% High school 24 45.3% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Finance & real estate
17.8%
Education & healthcare
14.0%
Agriculture & mining
6.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 15.9% Service 8.9% Sales & office 31.2% Natural resources & construction 7.6% Production & transportation 36.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 93.6% Government 0.0% Self-employed 6.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 90.4% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 9.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 40.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
68.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.9% Retirement income 26.3% Supplemental Security 9.4% Cash public assistance 5.0% Food stamps / SNAP 15.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.3% High blood pressure 38.7% High cholesterol 36.9% Diabetes 12.1% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 31.5% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 9.4% Cancer 8.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.8% Binge drinking 14.3% No physical activity 27.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.6% Depression 17.7% Fair or poor health 16.7% Poor mental health 12.6% Poor physical health 11.5% No health insurance 11.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.9% Visited dentist 61.6% Cholesterol screening 89.9% Teeth loss 16.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 0 0.0%
Disability % Any disability 12.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 10.5% 65 and over 20.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 77.0% Public insurance 53.1% No insurance 3.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 335 100.0% 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) 335 100.0% Born in same state 335 100.0% Born in different state 324 96.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 23 6.9% Italian 16 4.8%
Ancestry Count % French 15 4.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.8% Internet access 85.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62434
What city is ZIP code 62434 in?
ZIP code 62434 is primarily assigned to Ingraham, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62434 in?
ZIP code 62434 falls within Jasper County, Illinois.
Does ZIP code 62434 have an older population?
36% of residents in ZIP code 62434 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62434?
29% of residents in ZIP code 62434 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 62434 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 62434 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 62434 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 62434 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 62434 in?
ZIP code 62434 observes the CST timezone.
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