62253 ZIP Code — Keyesport, IL

Clinton County, Illinois

ZIP code 62253 is located in Keyesport, Illinois, within Clinton County. It covers approximately 31.25 square miles and serves a population of 717 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62253

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,946. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62253 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

717

population

31.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62253 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62253

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62253. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Keyesport	Acceptable
Keyesport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62284 Smithboro (7.6 mi) 62246 Greenville (9.9 mi) 62231 Carlyle (10.4 mi) 62262 Mulberry Grove (10.8 mi) 62885 Shobonier (12.5 mi) 62275 Pocahontas (12.9 mi) 62892 Vernon (13.2 mi) 62471 Vandalia (13.8 mi) 62875 Patoka (13.9 mi) 62882 Sandoval (14.6 mi) 62230 Breese (14.6 mi) 62250 Hoffman (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	717
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	31.25 sq mi
Water area	1.36 sq mi
Latitude	38.7786
Longitude	-89.3132
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	65.3%	34.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	34.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	26.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	5.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

717

Population

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$39,946

Median household income

$20,233

Per capita income

$79,400

Median home value

$578

Median monthly rent

80.1%

Home ownership

25.9%

Poverty rate

19.2%

Unemployment

334

Housing units

7.5%

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	154	21.5%
18 and over	563	78.5%
65 and over	148	20.6%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Two or more races 2.4%

Asian 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	692	96.5%
Two or more races	17	2.4%
Asian	8	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.3%	34.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	34.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	26.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	5.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 8.2%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 18.9%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	8.2%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	18.9%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	6.9%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$39,946

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.0%

$50k–$100k 45.9%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 6.9%

$300k–$500k 2.1%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,400
Median rent / month	$578
Owner occupied	80.1%
Renter occupied	19.9%
Vacant	25.8%
Single-family detached	68.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	21.2%
1960–1969	18.4%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	15.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	33.9%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	4.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	27.8%
3 or more	41.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.7%
Electricity	24.4%
Propane / LP gas	26.5%
Wood	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	104	35.7%
Cohabiting couple	23	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	56	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	108	37.1%
Households with children under 18	99	34.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	110	37.8%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.1%	24.1%
Married	31.3%	32.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.8%	10.3%
Divorced	17.8%	33.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 52.2%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 0.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	7.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	3.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	56	42.4%
High school	66	50.0%
College / grad school	6	4.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 21.1%

Retail trade 16.1%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Public administration 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Construction 5.4%

Other services 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Professional & management 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.3%
Service	32.3%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	20.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.4%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.0%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 25.9%

Under 18 years 46.9%

18 and over 21.1%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.4%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	23.7%
Cash public assistance	9.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	10.4%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	43.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.5%
Public insurance	72.0%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	686	95.7%
Spanish	12	1.7%
Other Indo-European	9	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	714	99.6%
Born in same state	714	99.6%
Born in different state	542	75.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	104	14.5%
Arab	52	7.3%
French	45	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	1.1%
Irish	5	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62253

What city is ZIP code 62253 in?

ZIP code 62253 is primarily assigned to Keyesport, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62253 in?

ZIP code 62253 falls within Bond County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62253?

26% of residents in ZIP code 62253 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62253?

8% 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 62253 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 62253 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 62253 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 62253 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 62253 in?

ZIP code 62253 observes the CST timezone.