62854 ZIP Code — Kinmundy, IL

Marion County, Illinois

ZIP code 62854 is located in Kinmundy, Illinois, within Marion County. It covers approximately 92.80 square miles and serves a population of 1,582 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62854

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $89,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,692. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 62854 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.

1,582
population
92.80
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62854 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62854

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City Status
Kinmundy Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62807 Alma (5 mi) 62880 Saint Peter (8.2 mi) 62838 Farina (8.8 mi) 62881 Salem (9 mi) 62849 Iuka (10.4 mi) 62899 Xenia (11.3 mi) 62875 Patoka (11.9 mi) 62892 Vernon (13 mi) 62426 Edgewood (13.5 mi) 62870 Odin (14.3 mi) 62885 Shobonier (15.5 mi) 62471 Vandalia (16.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,582
Population density 17 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 121
Geography
Land area 92.80 sq mi
Water area 1.25 sq mi
Latitude 38.7517
Longitude -88.8363
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 46.6% 50.4% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 46.4% 32.0% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 5.7% 15.4% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.3% 2.2% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,582
Population
17
People per sq mi
46.3
Median age
$57,692
Median household income
$29,589
Per capita income
$89,500
Median home value
$586
Median monthly rent
84.6%
Home ownership
15.7%
Poverty rate
9.2%
Unemployment
690
Housing units
8.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
28
Under 5
32
30
5–9
34
60
10–14
68
76
15–19
86
21
20–24
23
31
25–34
34
105
35–44
117
115
45–54
129
35
55–59
40
51
60–64
57
113
65–74
128
68
75–84
77
11
85+
13
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1835622.5%
18 and over1,22677.5%
65 and over41025.9%
Median age46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%
Two or more races 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Other race 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,55397.4%
Two or more races221.4%
Hispanic or Latino130.8%
Other race50.3%
Asian20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.6% 50.4% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 46.4% 32.0% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 5.7% 15.4% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.3% 2.2% 8.8%
Under $10k 6.0%
$10k–$15k 12.4%
$15k–$25k 10.7%
$25k–$35k 4.0%
$35k–$50k 10.0%
$50k–$75k 26.1%
$75k–$100k 15.9%
$100k–$150k 10.0%
$150k–$200k 0.5%
$200k+ 4.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.0%
$10k–$15k12.4%
$15k–$25k10.7%
$25k–$35k4.0%
$35k–$50k10.0%
$50k–$75k26.1%
$75k–$100k15.9%
$100k–$150k10.0%
$150k–$200k0.5%
$200k+4.3%
Median income$57,692

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.3%
$50k–$100k 41.7%
$100k–$150k 20.2%
$150k–$200k 3.5%
$200k–$300k 14.5%
$300k–$500k 2.5%
$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$89,500
Median rent / month$586
Owner occupied84.6%
Renter occupied15.4%
Vacant7.1%
Single-family detached72.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes21.4%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.19

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.4%
2000–200915.3%
1990–199911.2%
1980–19897.0%
1970–197912.3%
1960–19693.6%
1950–195919.0%
1940–19494.3%
1939 or earlier18.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.1%
1 bedroom7.3%
2 bedrooms27.7%
3 bedrooms46.1%
4 bedrooms11.1%
5+ bedrooms5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.3%
1 vehicle45.1%
2 vehicles26.7%
3 or more22.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas54.9%
Electricity16.6%
Propane / LP gas19.5%
Wood7.8%
No fuel used1.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family26735.7%
Cohabiting couple354.7%
Male householder, no spouse20126.9%
Female householder, no spouse24532.8%
Households with children under 1819025.4%
Households with seniors (65+)35347.2%
Average household size2.11

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.8%17.1%
Married41.0%45.5%
Separated1.3%3.6%
Widowed16.6%15.1%
Divorced9.3%18.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%
Some HS, no diploma 8.2%
HS graduate 46.2%
Some college, no degree 20.2%
Associate's degree 13.8%
Bachelor's degree 5.7%
Graduate / professional 2.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.5%
Bachelor's or higher8.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool144.2%
Kindergarten61.8%
Elementary school16248.9%
High school12036.3%
College / grad school298.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%
Agriculture & mining 18.0%
Manufacturing 16.4%
Retail trade 14.2%
Construction 6.3%
Transportation & utilities 6.1%
Public administration 4.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%
Other services 3.5%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Information 0.5%
Professional & management 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts15.7%
Service15.9%
Sales & office16.9%
Natural resources & construction26.6%
Production & transportation24.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.3%
Government20.0%
Self-employed4.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.9%
Carpool12.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home3.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)23.8

Poverty

All people 15.7%
Under 18 years 11.0%
18 and over 17.0%
Married-couple families 7.1%
Female-led households 18.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security53.3%
Retirement income28.1%
Supplemental Security3.5%
Cash public assistance1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP17.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.6%
High blood pressure35.3%
High cholesterol34.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Heart disease7.5%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis30.2%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.4%
Binge drinking14.8%
No physical activity25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.4%
Depression18.5%
Fair or poor health15.1%
Poor mental health12.9%
Poor physical health10.7%
No health insurance10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.6%
Visited dentist63.9%
Cholesterol screening90.0%
Teeth loss15.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans21917.9%
Disability%
Any disability22.1%
Under 182.8%
18–64 years22.0%
65 and over38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance61.3%
Public insurance51.8%
No insurance6.7%
Uninsured under 198.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,52296.2%
Spanish140.9%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander120.8%
Other languages20.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,57199.3%
Born in same state1,57099.2%
Born in different state1,31683.2%
Foreign born10.1%
Naturalized citizen110.7%
Not a US citizen654.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab20412.9%
French18611.8%
Italian1479.3%
AncestryCount%
English452.8%
Norwegian70.4%
German10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.3%
Internet access89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62854

What city is ZIP code 62854 in?

ZIP code 62854 is primarily assigned to Kinmundy, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62854 in?

ZIP code 62854 falls within Marion County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62854 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 62854 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62854 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 62854 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62854?

8% 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 62854 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 62854 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 62854 in?

ZIP code 62854 observes the CST timezone.

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