62655 ZIP Code — Kilbourne, IL

Mason County, Illinois

ZIP code 62655 is located in Kilbourne, Illinois, within Mason County. It covers approximately 59.12 square miles and serves a population of 719 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 62655

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 $115,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($50,625) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 7% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 62655 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

719

population

59.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62655 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62655

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62655. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kilbourne	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62673 Oakford (4.5 mi) 62633 Easton (8.1 mi) 62644 Havana (9.8 mi) 62675 Petersburg (10 mi) 62617 Bath (11 mi) 62627 Chandlerville (11 mi) 61567 Topeka (14.5 mi) 62664 Mason City (15.1 mi) 62688 Tallula (15.3 mi) 61532 Forest City (15.5 mi) 61542 Lewistown (16.3 mi) 61501 Astoria (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	719
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	59.12 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	40.1586
Longitude	-89.9943
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	309

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.0%	47.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	31.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	17.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.0%	3.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

719

Population

People per sq mi

34.8

Median age

$50,625

Median household income

$33,161

Per capita income

$115,200

Median home value

$672

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

250

Housing units

6.8%

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	231	32.1%
18 and over	488	67.9%
65 and over	88	12.2%
Median age	34.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	715	99.4%
Two or more races	4	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.0%	47.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	31.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	17.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.0%	3.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 14.9%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 24.9%

$75k–$100k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k+ 16.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	14.9%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	24.9%
$75k–$100k	2.7%
$100k–$150k	7.7%
$150k–$200k	0.4%
$200k+	16.5%
Median income	$50,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.2%

$50k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k–$300k 11.1%

$300k–$500k 27.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,200
Median rent / month	$672
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	94.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.8%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.2%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	2.0%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	16.3%
1950–1959	12.2%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	33.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	33.9%
3 bedrooms	34.9%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	15.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	33.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.7%
Electricity	8.4%
Propane / LP gas	42.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	154	59.0%
Cohabiting couple	5	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	64	24.5%
Female householder, no spouse	38	14.6%
Households with children under 18	94	36.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	65	24.9%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.6%	18.5%
Married	62.9%	68.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	4.2%	6.9%
Divorced	11.4%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 31.5%

Bachelor's degree 4.1%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	6.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	14.2%
Kindergarten	22	9.5%
Elementary school	127	54.7%
High school	34	14.7%
College / grad school	16	6.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 36.7%

Finance & real estate 19.8%

Other services 7.3%

Public administration 7.0%

Retail trade 6.1%

Education & healthcare 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Construction 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Manufacturing 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Professional & management 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.5%
Service	7.0%
Sales & office	24.9%
Natural resources & construction	4.8%
Production & transportation	6.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.4%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	37.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.3%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	24.4%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.9

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 5.6%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	70.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.5%
Public insurance	35.3%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	671	93.3%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	718	99.9%
Born in same state	718	99.9%
Born in different state	679	94.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	138	19.2%
Arab	102	14.2%
French	43	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	2.8%
Irish	17	2.4%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62655

What city is ZIP code 62655 in?

ZIP code 62655 is primarily assigned to Kilbourne, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62655 in?

ZIP code 62655 falls within Mason County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62655 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 62655 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62655?

7% 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 62655 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 62655 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62655?

The median home value in ZIP code 62655 is $115,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 62655 in?

ZIP code 62655 observes the CST timezone.