62860 ZIP Code — Macedonia, IL

Hamilton County, Illinois

ZIP code 62860 is located in Macedonia, Illinois, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 35.53 square miles and serves a population of 468 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62860

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,292. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 62860 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

468

population

35.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62860 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62860

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62860. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Macedonia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62836 Ewing (6.6 mi) 62890 Thompsonville (8.8 mi) 62897 Whittington (11.5 mi) 62812 Benton (12.2 mi) 62817 Broughton (12.2 mi) 62810 Belle Rive (13.1 mi) 62846 Ina (13.1 mi) 62896 West Frankfort (13.9 mi) 62935 Galatia (13.9 mi) 62977 Raleigh (14.1 mi) 62859 Mc Leansboro (14.1 mi) 62828 Dahlgren (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	468
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	35.53 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	38.0161
Longitude	-88.7029
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	35.5%	43.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	46.3%	34.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	18.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

468

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$62,292

Median household income

$32,106

Per capita income

$96,400

Median home value

$557

Median monthly rent

89.3%

Home ownership

38.6%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

235

Housing units

16.3%

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	116	24.8%
18 and over	352	75.2%
65 and over	80	17.1%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Two or more races 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	457	97.6%
Two or more races	9	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.5%	43.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	46.3%	34.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	18.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 14.5%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 1.9%

$25k–$35k 13.1%

$35k–$50k 1.9%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.5%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	1.9%
$25k–$35k	13.1%
$35k–$50k	1.9%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	21.5%
$100k–$150k	22.9%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$62,292

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.3%

$50k–$100k 38.7%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 16.8%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,400
Median rent / month	$557
Owner occupied	89.3%
Renter occupied	10.7%
Vacant	17.1%
Single-family detached	72.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	21.3%
1980–1989	28.7%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	21.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	35.3%
3 bedrooms	50.4%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	23.4%
2 vehicles	47.7%
3 or more	24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	22.9%
Propane / LP gas	67.3%
Fuel oil	3.3%
Wood	6.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	87	40.7%
Cohabiting couple	22	10.3%
Male householder, no spouse	76	35.5%
Female householder, no spouse	29	13.6%
Households with children under 18	40	18.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	77	36.0%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.5%	8.7%
Married	56.9%	55.3%
Separated	0.0%	11.2%
Widowed	3.6%	6.8%
Divorced	20.0%	18.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 21.8%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 23.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	12.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	48	60.0%
High school	4	5.0%
College / grad school	18	22.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 21.6%

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Transportation & utilities 12.3%

Retail trade 10.3%

Construction 8.8%

Information 7.4%

Professional & management 6.4%

Public administration 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Other services 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.7%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	10.8%
Natural resources & construction	23.0%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.0%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	3.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.6%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	10.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 38.6%

Under 18 years 61.4%

18 and over 31.3%

Married-couple families 21.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.7%
Retirement income	18.7%
Supplemental Security	20.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	57.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.7%
Public insurance	26.9%
No insurance	28.6%
Uninsured under 19	58.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	421	90.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	453	96.8%
Born in same state	453	96.8%
Born in different state	388	82.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	3.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	52	11.1%
Italian	37	7.9%
Arab	16	3.4%
English	12	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	3	0.6%
Dutch	3	0.6%
Norwegian	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.7%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62860

What city is ZIP code 62860 in?

ZIP code 62860 is primarily assigned to Macedonia, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62860 in?

ZIP code 62860 falls within Franklin County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62860?

39% of residents in ZIP code 62860 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 62860 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 62860 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62860?

The median home value in ZIP code 62860 is $96,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 62860?

ZIP code 62860 has an estimated population of 468 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62860 in?

ZIP code 62860 observes the CST timezone.