62850 ZIP Code — Johnsonville, IL

Wayne County, Illinois

ZIP code 62850 is located in Johnsonville, Illinois, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 28.62 square miles and serves a population of 627 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62850

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $95,950. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 48% of workers work from home.

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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 80% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 62850 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

627
population
28.62
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62850 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62850

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62850. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Johnsonville Acceptable
Johnsonville Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62886 Sims (9.6 mi) 62839 Flora (10.4 mi) 62899 Xenia (11.4 mi) 62842 Geff (11.6 mi) 62849 Iuka (12 mi) 62823 Cisne (12.1 mi) 62851 Keenes (12.4 mi) 62889 Texico (14.3 mi) 62814 Bluford (14.6 mi) 62895 Wayne City (15.2 mi) 62824 Clay City (15.9 mi) 62837 Fairfield (17 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 627
Population density 22 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 191
Geography
Land area 28.62 sq mi
Water area 0.41 sq mi
Latitude 38.5400
Longitude -88.5850
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 61.8% 50.3% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 19.6% 35.1% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 18.6% 13.5% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.1% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

627
Population
22
People per sq mi
16.8
Median age
$95,950
Median household income
$16,409
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
87.8%
Home ownership
2.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
146
Housing units
8.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
44
Under 5
45
42
5–9
44
52
10–14
54
37
15–19
38
17
20–24
18
12
25–34
13
62
35–44
64
3
45–54
4
3
55–59
3
14
60–64
15
9
65–74
10
12
75–84
12
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1833353.1%
18 and over29446.9%
65 and over436.9%
Median age16.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White627100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 61.8% 50.3% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 19.6% 35.1% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 18.6% 13.5% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.1% 8.8%
Under $10k 5.3%
$10k–$15k 1.5%
$15k–$25k 3.1%
$25k–$35k 11.5%
$35k–$50k 4.6%
$50k–$75k 9.2%
$75k–$100k 26.7%
$100k–$150k 8.4%
$150k–$200k 29.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.3%
$10k–$15k1.5%
$15k–$25k3.1%
$25k–$35k11.5%
$35k–$50k4.6%
$50k–$75k9.2%
$75k–$100k26.7%
$100k–$150k8.4%
$150k–$200k29.8%
Median income$95,950

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.9%
$50k–$100k 10.4%
$100k–$150k 7.8%
$200k–$300k 3.5%
$300k–$500k 9.6%
$500k–$1M 13.9%
$1M+ 33.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied87.8%
Renter occupied12.2%
Vacant19.1%
Single-family detached89.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes10.5%
Median rooms7.8
Avg household size (owned)5.24

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201918.5%
2000–20091.2%
1990–199911.7%
1980–19890.0%
1970–197911.1%
1960–19692.5%
1950–195925.3%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier29.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms43.2%
3 bedrooms25.9%
4 bedrooms29.6%
5+ bedrooms1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle15.3%
1 vehicle3.1%
2 vehicles26.7%
3 or more55.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas9.2%
Electricity4.6%
Propane / LP gas66.4%
Wood19.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family10277.9%
Cohabiting couple21.5%
Male householder, no spouse1410.7%
Female householder, no spouse139.9%
Households with children under 187154.2%
Households with seniors (65+)2619.8%
Average household size4.79

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married38.4%28.8%
Married58.4%65.4%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%5.8%
Divorced3.2%0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.3%
Some HS, no diploma 30.5%
HS graduate 39.0%
Some college, no degree 6.4%
Associate's degree 0.0%
Bachelor's degree 7.6%
Graduate / professional 1.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher54.2%
Bachelor's or higher8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool10.5%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school15179.1%
High school3920.4%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 49.5%
Education & healthcare 25.0%
Manufacturing 11.2%
Transportation & utilities 6.9%
Construction 3.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts56.4%
Service8.5%
Sales & office2.1%
Natural resources & construction18.1%
Production & transportation14.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector54.8%
Government4.3%
Self-employed41.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone46.2%
Carpool3.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home47.8%
Other means2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)23.6

Poverty

All people 2.6%
Under 18 years 0.6%
18 and over 4.8%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security17.6%
Retirement income9.9%
Supplemental Security3.8%
Cash public assistance1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP1.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.6%
High blood pressure36.3%
High cholesterol35.6%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart disease7.9%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis29.9%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease9.4%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.7%
Binge drinking14.7%
No physical activity27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.1%
Depression19.2%
Fair or poor health17.1%
Poor mental health14.0%
Poor physical health11.8%
No health insurance11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.6%
Visited dentist58.7%
Cholesterol screening88.5%
Teeth loss17.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans00.0%
Disability%
Any disability3.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years0.8%
65 and over46.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance15.5%
Public insurance7.8%
No insurance80.4%
Uninsured under 1993.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only53885.8%
Spanish122.2%
Other Indo-European20.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander101.9%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)627100.0%
Born in same state627100.0%
Born in different state41265.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab345.4%
Italian233.7%
AncestryCount%
French111.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access20.9%
Internet access80.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62850

What city is ZIP code 62850 in?

ZIP code 62850 is primarily assigned to Johnsonville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62850 in?

ZIP code 62850 falls within Wayne County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62850 family-oriented?

53% of residents in ZIP code 62850 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62850?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 62850 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 62850 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 62850?

ZIP code 62850 has an estimated population of 627 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62850 in?

ZIP code 62850 observes the CST timezone.

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