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Wayne County
Keenes, IL
62851
62851 ZIP Code — Keenes, IL
Wayne County, Illinois
ZIP code 62851 is located in
Keenes ,
Illinois ,
within Wayne County .
It covers approximately 29.79 square miles and serves a population of
247 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 618 .
About ZIP code 62851
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,200.
Median household income is $87,917. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% 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.
Overall, ZIP code 62851 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
247
Population density
8 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
191
Geography
Land area
29.79 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
38.3701
Longitude
-88.6573
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
618
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.3%
50.3%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
40.0%
35.1%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
11.7%
13.5%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.1%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$87,917
Median household income
10.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 24 9.7% 18 and over 223 90.3% 65 and over 45 18.2% Median age 42.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 244 98.8% Two or more races 3 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.3%
50.3%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
40.0%
35.1%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
11.7%
13.5%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.1%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.6% $25k–$35k 1.2% $35k–$50k 7.2% $50k–$75k 25.3% $75k–$100k 9.6% $100k–$150k 47.0% Median income $87,917
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $88,200 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 100.0% Renter occupied 0.0% Vacant 22.4% Single-family detached 57.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 43.0% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.98
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.9% 2000–2009 22.4% 1990–1999 12.1% 1980–1989 28.0% 1970–1979 21.5% 1960–1969 0.9% 1950–1959 5.6% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 7.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 26.2% 3 bedrooms 48.6% 4 bedrooms 22.4% 5+ bedrooms 2.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 2.4% 2 vehicles 41.0% 3 or more 56.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 43.4% Electricity 1.2% Propane / LP gas 51.8% Wood 3.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 56 67.5% Cohabiting couple 11 13.3% Male householder, no spouse 1 1.2% Female householder, no spouse 15 18.1% Households with children under 18 24 28.9% Households with seniors (65+) 32 38.6% Average household size 2.98
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 46.4% 29.2% Married 42.9% 66.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 3.8% Divorced 10.7% 0.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
9.6%
Graduate / professional
8.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 10.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 23 29.1% College / grad school 56 70.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
36.6%
Finance & real estate
19.4%
Transportation & utilities
9.0%
Professional & management
2.2%
Public administration
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 20.9% Service 8.2% Sales & office 43.3% Natural resources & construction 17.9% Production & transportation 9.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 58.2% Government 29.1% Self-employed 12.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.7% Carpool 1.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 11.5% Other means 2.3% Avg commute (minutes) 30.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.6% Retirement income 19.3% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 1.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.7% High blood pressure 36.0% High cholesterol 35.7% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 29.4% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 9.1% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.6% Binge drinking 15.3% No physical activity 27.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.1% Depression 18.8% Fair or poor health 16.6% Poor mental health 13.7% Poor physical health 11.6% No health insurance 11.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.4% Visited dentist 59.6% Cholesterol screening 88.7% Teeth loss 16.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 1 0.4%
Disability % Any disability 16.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 11.2% 65 and over 46.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 74.9% Public insurance 24.7% No insurance 10.9% Uninsured under 19 4.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 246 99.6% 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) 247 100.0% Born in same state 247 100.0% Born in different state 230 93.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 28 11.3% Italian 22 8.9%
Ancestry Count % French 7 2.8% English 6 2.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.6% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62851
What city is ZIP code 62851 in?
ZIP code 62851 is primarily assigned to Keenes, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62851 in?
ZIP code 62851 falls within Wayne County, Illinois.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 62851?
10% 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 62851 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 62851 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62851?
The median home value in ZIP code 62851 is $88,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 62851?
ZIP code 62851 has an estimated population of 247 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 62851 in?
ZIP code 62851 observes the CST timezone.
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