62349 ZIP Code — Loraine, IL

Adams County, Illinois

ZIP code 62349 is located in Loraine, Illinois, within Adams County. It covers approximately 46.32 square miles and serves a population of 680 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62349

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 $94,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,643. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 62349 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

680

population

46.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62349 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62349

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62349. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Loraine	Acceptable
Loraine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62351 Mendon (4.1 mi) 62380 West Point (6.4 mi) 62339 Golden (10 mi) 62316 Bowen (10 mi) 62313 Basco (11.1 mi) 62320 Camp Point (11.4 mi) 62376 Ursa (11.5 mi) 62338 Fowler (11.6 mi) 62346 La Prairie (12.3 mi) 62379 Warsaw (13.3 mi) 62311 Augusta (13.8 mi) 62305 Quincy (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	680
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	46.32 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	40.1525
Longitude	-91.2035
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.0%	45.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	33.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	17.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

680

Population

People per sq mi

57.9

Median age

$59,643

Median household income

$32,759

Per capita income

$94,600

Median home value

$731

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

274

Housing units

9.0%

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	95	14.0%
18 and over	585	86.0%
65 and over	211	31.0%
Median age	57.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Black or African American 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	647	92.4%
Two or more races	21	3%
Hispanic or Latino	20	2.9%
Black or African American	10	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.0%	45.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	33.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	17.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 33.0%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	33.0%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	22.1%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$59,643

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.8%

$50k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k–$300k 12.6%

$300k–$500k 8.7%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,600
Median rent / month	$731
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	6.4%
Single-family detached	79.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	3.5%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	43.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	45.2%
4 bedrooms	20.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	16.7%
2 vehicles	46.6%
3 or more	33.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.3%
Electricity	13.3%
Propane / LP gas	29.3%
Wood	5.4%
No fuel used	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	183	62.2%
Cohabiting couple	28	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	32	10.9%
Female householder, no spouse	51	17.3%
Households with children under 18	36	12.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	139	47.3%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.6%	16.9%
Married	62.5%	61.4%
Separated	0.3%	0.6%
Widowed	0.7%	12.7%
Divorced	13.9%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 52.7%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	9.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	4.8%
Kindergarten	5	6.0%
Elementary school	37	44.0%
High school	19	22.6%
College / grad school	19	22.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.3%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Finance & real estate 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Professional & management 7.9%

Wholesale trade 7.3%

Retail trade 7.0%

Other services 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Construction 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	29.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.2%
Government	5.5%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 34.7%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 17.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.0%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.1%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	20.3%
65 and over	59.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.4%
Public insurance	46.2%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	651	95.7%
Spanish	1	0.2%
Other Indo-European	1	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	679	99.9%
Born in same state	679	99.9%
Born in different state	525	77.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	124	18.2%
French	67	9.9%
Arab	28	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	24	3.5%
English	4	0.6%
Dutch	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	76.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62349

What city is ZIP code 62349 in?

ZIP code 62349 is primarily assigned to Loraine, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62349 in?

ZIP code 62349 falls within Adams County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62349 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 62349 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 62349 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 62349 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62349?

9% 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 62349 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 62349 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 62349 in?

ZIP code 62349 observes the CST timezone.