62436 ZIP Code — Jewett, IL

Cumberland County, Illinois

ZIP code 62436 is located in Jewett, Illinois, within Cumberland County. It covers approximately 23.81 square miles and serves a population of 760 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62436

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,500. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. 48% 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 25 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 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 62436 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

760

population

23.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62436 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62436

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62436. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jewett	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62445 Montrose (4.5 mi) 62432 Hidalgo (6.7 mi) 62468 Toledo (7.4 mi) 62428 Greenup (9.6 mi) 62479 Wheeler (9.9 mi) 62467 Teutopolis (11.8 mi) 62481 Yale (12.2 mi) 62462 Sigel (12.7 mi) 62448 Newton (14.1 mi) 62469 Trilla (14.9 mi) 62447 Neoga (15 mi) 62424 Dieterich (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	760
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	23.81 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.1688
Longitude	-88.2433
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.2%	42.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	34.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

760

Population

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$55,500

Median household income

$22,053

Per capita income

$107,200

Median home value

$788

Median monthly rent

94.8%

Home ownership

28.1%

Poverty rate

19.8%

Unemployment

293

Housing units

9.0%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	180	23.7%
18 and over	580	76.3%
65 and over	170	22.4%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Two or more races 7.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	705	92.5%
Two or more races	55	7.2%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.2%	42.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	34.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 9.4%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 18.8%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.4%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	18.8%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	22.2%
$150k–$200k	0.3%
Median income	$55,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.9%

$50k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 18.7%

$200k–$300k 7.7%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,200
Median rent / month	$788
Owner occupied	94.8%
Renter occupied	5.2%
Vacant	6.5%
Single-family detached	87.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	16.2%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	8.8%
1960–1969	21.4%
1950–1959	15.9%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	10.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	30.8%
3 bedrooms	54.2%
4 bedrooms	6.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	21.5%
3 or more	47.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	13.9%
Propane / LP gas	71.9%
Wood	14.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	181	62.8%
Cohabiting couple	9	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	45	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	53	18.4%
Households with children under 18	103	35.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	125	43.4%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.1%	21.1%
Married	69.6%	58.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	0.7%	4.6%
Divorced	13.6%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 21.4%

HS graduate 40.8%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.2%
Bachelor's or higher	9.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	24.8%
Kindergarten	25	23.8%
Elementary school	27	25.7%
High school	26	24.8%
College / grad school	1	1.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.6%

Professional & management 10.0%

Education & healthcare 10.0%

Construction 9.5%

Retail trade 8.2%

Public administration 6.9%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Other services 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.6%
Service	20.8%
Sales & office	26.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	26.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.3%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	1.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.6%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 28.1%

Under 18 years 27.0%

18 and over 28.4%

Married-couple families 25.4%

Female-led households 39.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.9%
Retirement income	50.3%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	31.2%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.8%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	23.4%
65 and over	38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.0%
Public insurance	55.7%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	653	85.9%
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)	760	100.0%
Born in same state	757	99.6%
Born in different state	676	88.9%
Foreign born	3	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	88	11.6%
French	59	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	35	4.6%
Italian	23	3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62436

What city is ZIP code 62436 in?

ZIP code 62436 is primarily assigned to Jewett, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62436 in?

ZIP code 62436 falls within Jasper County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62436 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 62436 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62436?

28% of residents in ZIP code 62436 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62436?

9% 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 62436 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 62436 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 62436 in?

ZIP code 62436 observes the CST timezone.