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Marion County
Kell, IL
62853
62853 ZIP Code — Kell, IL
Marion County, Illinois
ZIP code 62853 is located in
Kell ,
Illinois ,
within Marion County .
It covers approximately 26.35 square miles and serves a population of
998 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 618 .
About ZIP code 62853
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $87,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $69,000. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 62853 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Cities in ZIP code 62853
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City
Status
Kell
Acceptable
Kell
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
998
Population density
38 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
121
Geography
Land area
26.35 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
38.5266
Longitude
-88.9116
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
618
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
34.3%
50.4%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
44.3%
32.0%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
19.6%
15.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
1.8%
2.2%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$69,000
Median household income
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 307 30.8% 18 and over 691 69.2% 65 and over 168 16.8% Median age 35.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % White 975 97.7% Two or more races 16 1.6% Asian 5 0.5% Black or African American 2 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
34.3%
50.4%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
44.3%
32.0%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
19.6%
15.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
1.8%
2.2%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.3% $10k–$15k 4.6% $15k–$25k 8.1% $25k–$35k 7.5% $35k–$50k 10.8% $50k–$75k 22.3% $75k–$100k 21.2% $100k–$150k 17.5% $150k–$200k 5.9% $200k+ 0.8% Median income $69,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $87,000 Median rent / month $946 Owner occupied 78.8% Renter occupied 21.2% Vacant 10.8% Single-family detached 65.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 34.8% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.60
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.0% 2010–2019 9.8% 2000–2009 15.3% 1990–1999 11.3% 1980–1989 13.9% 1970–1979 13.7% 1960–1969 14.4% 1950–1959 5.0% 1940–1949 9.8% 1939 or earlier 5.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 6.5% 2 bedrooms 25.4% 3 bedrooms 54.9% 4 bedrooms 7.4% 5+ bedrooms 5.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.4% 1 vehicle 25.5% 2 vehicles 38.7% 3 or more 33.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 18.0% Electricity 26.1% Propane / LP gas 48.7% Fuel oil 1.3% Wood 4.6% No fuel used 1.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 225 60.5% Cohabiting couple 17 4.6% Male householder, no spouse 81 21.8% Female householder, no spouse 49 13.2% Households with children under 18 139 37.4% Households with seniors (65+) 123 33.1% Average household size 2.68
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 19.1% 19.5% Married 61.0% 63.4% Separated 0.0% 2.6% Widowed 2.8% 9.3% Divorced 17.1% 5.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
28.7%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.3% Bachelor's or higher 15.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 23 8.9% Kindergarten 21 8.1% Elementary school 130 50.2% High school 50 19.3% College / grad school 35 13.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.2%
Finance & real estate
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Public administration
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
4.6%
Professional & management
2.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.9% Service 19.8% Sales & office 20.4% Natural resources & construction 9.4% Production & transportation 22.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.3% Government 21.7% Self-employed 7.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 89.9% Carpool 7.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 2.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 23.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
14.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.4% Retirement income 27.4% Supplemental Security 7.8% Cash public assistance 0.3% Food stamps / SNAP 10.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.8% High blood pressure 34.3% High cholesterol 35.2% Diabetes 10.4% Heart disease 6.9% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 29.2% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 7.8% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.3% Binge drinking 15.3% No physical activity 24.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.7% Depression 18.7% Fair or poor health 14.4% Poor mental health 12.9% Poor physical health 10.4% No health insurance 10.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.4% Visited dentist 64.9% Cholesterol screening 90.2% Teeth loss 13.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 82 11.9%
Disability % Any disability 16.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 15.5% 65 and over 51.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.4% Public insurance 44.9% No insurance 2.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 891 89.3% 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) 987 98.9% Born in same state 983 98.5% Born in different state 894 89.6% Foreign born 4 0.4% Naturalized citizen 11 1.1% Not a US citizen 2 18.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 200 20% French 173 17.3%
Ancestry Count % Arab 124 12.4% Norwegian 6 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.3% Internet access 86.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62853
What city is ZIP code 62853 in?
ZIP code 62853 is primarily assigned to Kell, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62853 in?
ZIP code 62853 falls within Marion County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 62853 family-oriented?
31% of residents in ZIP code 62853 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Does ZIP code 62853 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 62853 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62853?
The median home value in ZIP code 62853 is $87,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 62853?
ZIP code 62853 has an estimated population of 998 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 62853 in?
ZIP code 62853 observes the CST timezone.
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