62858 ZIP Code — Louisville, IL

Clay County, Illinois

ZIP code 62858 is located in Louisville, Illinois, within Clay County. It covers approximately 151.70 square miles and serves a population of 3,343 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62858

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $61,458. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62858 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,343

population

151.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62858 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62858

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62858. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Louisville	Acceptable
Louisville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62426 Edgewood (9.5 mi) 62899 Xenia (10.6 mi) 62839 Flora (10.9 mi) 62443 Mason (10.9 mi) 62838 Farina (11.2 mi) 62434 Ingraham (11.8 mi) 62424 Dieterich (12.6 mi) 62824 Clay City (14.5 mi) 62473 Watson (15 mi) 62854 Kinmundy (17.3 mi) 62868 Noble (18.3 mi) 62880 Saint Peter (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,343
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	151.70 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	38.8252
Longitude	-88.5288
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	47.1%	46.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	32.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	16.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,343

Population

People per sq mi

39.1

Median age

$61,458

Median household income

$27,396

Per capita income

$99,400

Median home value

$611

Median monthly rent

73.3%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

1,014

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

148

Under 5

135

100

5–9

157

10–14

143

133

15–19

121

20–24

222

25–34

203

224

35–44

204

212

45–54

193

55–59

60–64

229

65–74

209

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	951	28.4%
18 and over	2,392	71.6%
65 and over	681	20.4%
Median age	39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Black or African American 1.3%

Two or more races 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	3,239	96.9%
Black or African American	45	1.3%
Two or more races	34	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	46.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	32.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	16.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$61,458

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.9%

$50k–$100k 34.5%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k–$300k 8.0%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,400
Median rent / month	$611
Owner occupied	73.3%
Renter occupied	26.7%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	13.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	58.1%
4 bedrooms	6.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	30.5%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.7%
Electricity	29.8%
Propane / LP gas	36.7%
Wood	3.9%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	609	48.4%
Cohabiting couple	177	14.1%
Male householder, no spouse	158	12.6%
Female householder, no spouse	314	25.0%
Households with children under 18	453	36.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	479	38.1%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.7%	25.1%
Married	47.5%	48.2%
Separated	0.1%	2.8%
Widowed	3.6%	6.9%
Divorced	16.2%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	80	10.5%
Elementary school	398	52.4%
High school	253	33.3%
College / grad school	29	3.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Manufacturing 20.2%

Retail trade 10.9%

Agriculture & mining 10.7%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Professional & management 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Construction 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Other services 4.0%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.0%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 35.9%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 63.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	205	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.5%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,060	91.5%
Spanish	10	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,339	99.9%
Born in same state	3,317	99.2%
Born in different state	2,919	87.3%
Foreign born	22	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	377	11.3%
Italian	371	11.1%
Arab	202	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	47	1.4%
Polish	14	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62858

What city is ZIP code 62858 in?

ZIP code 62858 is primarily assigned to Louisville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62858 in?

ZIP code 62858 falls within Clay County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62858?

21% of residents in ZIP code 62858 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62858?

15% 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 62858 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 62858 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62858?

The median home value in ZIP code 62858 is $99,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 62858 in?

ZIP code 62858 observes the CST timezone.