62053 ZIP Code — Kampsville, IL

Calhoun County, Illinois

ZIP code 62053 is located in Kampsville, Illinois, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 50.49 square miles and serves a population of 332 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62053

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 $79,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,167. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% 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. An above-average commute of 53 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 2% 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 62053 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

332

population

50.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62053 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62053

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kampsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62027 Eldred (6.7 mi) 62361 Pearl (6.9 mi) 62045 Hamburg (8.4 mi) 63330 Annada (9.4 mi) 62355 Nebo (10 mi) 62016 Carrollton (11.6 mi) 62050 Hillview (11.8 mi) 62092 White Hall (12 mi) 63336 Clarksville (13.5 mi) 62047 Hardin (14.2 mi) 62031 Fieldon (15.1 mi) 63343 Elsberry (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	332
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	50.49 sq mi
Water area	0.84 sq mi
Latitude	39.3311
Longitude	-90.6456
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	44.5%	37.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	27.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	30.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	5.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

332

Population

People per sq mi

39.1

Median age

$64,167

Median household income

$26,894

Per capita income

$79,600

Median home value

$569

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

16.0%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

393

Housing units

2.4%

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	97	29.2%
18 and over	235	70.8%
65 and over	29	8.7%
Median age	39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.6%

Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

Two or more races 7.3%

Black or African American 0.6%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	303	84.6%
Hispanic or Latino	26	7.3%
Two or more races	26	7.3%
Black or African American	2	0.6%
Asian	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	37.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	27.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	30.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	5.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 4.2%

$50k–$75k 24.0%

$75k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	4.2%
$50k–$75k	24.0%
$75k–$100k	21.9%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$64,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%

$50k–$100k 47.9%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 28.8%

$200k–$300k 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,600
Median rent / month	$569
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	76.9%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.2%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	45.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	44.0%
3 bedrooms	34.9%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	38.5%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	21.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.5%
Electricity	18.8%
Propane / LP gas	16.7%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	41	42.7%
Cohabiting couple	3	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	13	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	39	40.6%
Households with children under 18	24	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	26	27.1%
Average household size	3.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.0%	20.2%
Married	26.1%	51.8%
Separated	0.0%	2.6%
Widowed	18.3%	14.9%
Divorced	17.6%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 23.1%

HS graduate 28.8%

Some college, no degree 39.6%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 1.4%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.0%
Bachelor's or higher	2.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	15	16.3%
Elementary school	45	48.9%
High school	17	18.5%
College / grad school	15	16.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.4%

Retail trade 14.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.1%

Education & healthcare 11.9%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Other services 7.4%

Construction 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Professional & management 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	7.4%
Service	28.9%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	35.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.4%
Government	7.4%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.8%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	52.5

Poverty

All people 16.0%

Under 18 years 23.7%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	39.6%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	15.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	21.4%
65 and over	37.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.8%
Public insurance	41.6%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	323	97.3%
Spanish	1	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	331	99.7%
Born in same state	331	99.7%
Born in different state	303	91.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	32	9.6%
French	11	3.3%
Arab	5	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	3	0.9%
Irish	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.9%
Internet access	77.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62053

What city is ZIP code 62053 in?

ZIP code 62053 is primarily assigned to Kampsville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62053 in?

ZIP code 62053 falls within Calhoun County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62053?

2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62053?

16% of residents in ZIP code 62053 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62053 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 62053 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62053?

The median home value in ZIP code 62053 is $79,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 62053 in?

ZIP code 62053 observes the CST timezone.