62849 ZIP Code — Iuka, IL

Marion County, Illinois

ZIP code 62849 is located in Iuka, Illinois, within Marion County. It covers approximately 112.06 square miles and serves a population of 2,039 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62849

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,089. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62849 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,039

population

112.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62849 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62849

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62849. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Iuka	Acceptable
Iuka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62881 Salem (7.4 mi) 62853 Kell (8.5 mi) 62854 Kinmundy (10.4 mi) 62899 Xenia (10.4 mi) 62889 Texico (11.3 mi) 62850 Johnsonville (12 mi) 62807 Alma (12.9 mi) 62870 Odin (14.3 mi) 62830 Dix (14.8 mi) 62814 Bluford (15.4 mi) 62893 Walnut Hill (16.4 mi) 62839 Flora (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,039
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	112.06 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	38.6053
Longitude	-88.7903
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	43.1%	50.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,039

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$65,089

Median household income

$27,615

Per capita income

$88,400

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

90.2%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

793

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

110

25–34

112

106

35–44

107

112

45–54

114

55–59

60–64

151

65–74

153

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	553	27.1%
18 and over	1,486	72.9%
65 and over	410	20.1%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.9%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Other race 0.6%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,901	90.9%
Two or more races	106	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	52	2.5%
Other race	13	0.6%
Black or African American	6	0.3%
Asian	6	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	5	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	50.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	20.8%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$65,089

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.6%

$50k–$100k 32.9%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,400
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	90.2%
Renter occupied	9.8%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	66.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	22.0%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	7.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	24.1%
3 bedrooms	53.3%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	41.3%
3 or more	29.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.3%
Electricity	23.3%
Propane / LP gas	48.4%
Wood	9.8%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	454	59.3%
Cohabiting couple	29	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	153	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	129	16.9%
Households with children under 18	232	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	285	37.3%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.3%	17.1%
Married	62.0%	63.7%
Separated	1.6%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	9.1%
Divorced	10.6%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 39.3%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	77	16.0%
Kindergarten	25	5.2%
Elementary school	234	48.6%
High school	98	20.4%
College / grad school	47	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.2%

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Retail trade 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Construction 7.2%

Wholesale trade 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Professional & management 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Public administration 2.8%

Other services 2.7%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.0%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	33.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.9%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.2%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 13.8%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 6.4%

Female-led households 22.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.0%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	149	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	33.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.8%
Public insurance	46.3%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,843	90.4%
Spanish	13	0.7%
Other Indo-European	11	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,020	99.1%
Born in same state	2,003	98.2%
Born in different state	1,745	85.6%
Foreign born	17	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.9%
Not a US citizen	13	68.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	255	12.5%
Italian	232	11.4%
French	175	8.6%
English	17	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	6	0.3%
Polish	6	0.3%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	84.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62849

What city is ZIP code 62849 in?

ZIP code 62849 is primarily assigned to Iuka, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62849 in?

ZIP code 62849 falls within Marion County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62849 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 62849 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62849?

13% 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 62849 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 62849 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62849?

The median home value in ZIP code 62849 is $88,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 62849 in?

ZIP code 62849 observes the CST timezone.