62665 ZIP Code — Meredosia, IL

Morgan County, Illinois

ZIP code 62665 is located in Meredosia, Illinois, within Morgan County. It covers approximately 44.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,361 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62665

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 $64,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,531. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62665 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,361
population
44.81
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62665 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62665

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62665. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Meredosia Acceptable
Meredosia Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62621 Bluffs (1.7 mi) 62628 Chapin (8 mi) 62340 Griggsville (9.6 mi) 62631 Concord (10.4 mi) 62694 Winchester (10.5 mi) 62378 Versailles (11.4 mi) 62611 Arenzville (11.8 mi) 62650 Jacksonville (15.6 mi) 62363 Pittsfield (16.6 mi) 62314 Baylis (17.1 mi) 62357 New Salem (17.4 mi) 62618 Beardstown (18.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,361
Population density 30 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 137
Geography
Land area 44.81 sq mi
Water area 2.95 sq mi
Latitude 39.7537
Longitude -90.5377
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 53.3% 47.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 32.3% 31.4% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 14.4% 18.5% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.0% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,361
Population
30
People per sq mi
48.3
Median age
$49,531
Median household income
$26,389
Per capita income
$64,000
Median home value
$617
Median monthly rent
76.9%
Home ownership
15.1%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
637
Housing units
8.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
31
Under 5
37
39
5–9
46
23
10–14
27
50
15–19
60
19
20–24
22
45
25–34
53
67
35–44
80
87
45–54
103
35
55–59
42
63
60–64
74
109
65–74
129
42
75–84
50
13
85+
15
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1828220.7%
18 and over1,07979.3%
65 and over35826.3%
Median age48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%
Two or more races 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,30595.2%
Two or more races533.9%
Hispanic or Latino100.7%
Other race30.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 53.3% 47.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 32.3% 31.4% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 14.4% 18.5% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.0% 8.8%
Under $10k 10.5%
$10k–$15k 1.4%
$15k–$25k 14.0%
$25k–$35k 7.9%
$35k–$50k 16.4%
$50k–$75k 28.8%
$75k–$100k 6.9%
$100k–$150k 6.4%
$150k–$200k 5.5%
$200k+ 2.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k10.5%
$10k–$15k1.4%
$15k–$25k14.0%
$25k–$35k7.9%
$35k–$50k16.4%
$50k–$75k28.8%
$75k–$100k6.9%
$100k–$150k6.4%
$150k–$200k5.5%
$200k+2.1%
Median income$49,531

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.8%
$50k–$100k 47.6%
$100k–$150k 13.3%
$150k–$200k 6.3%
$200k–$300k 2.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$64,000
Median rent / month$617
Owner occupied76.9%
Renter occupied23.1%
Vacant24.9%
Single-family detached80.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes17.4%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.35

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.7%
2000–20095.1%
1990–199910.4%
1980–19896.7%
1970–197925.3%
1960–196917.0%
1950–195910.6%
1940–19498.4%
1939 or earlier14.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.5%
1 bedroom2.9%
2 bedrooms36.1%
3 bedrooms51.2%
4 bedrooms9.1%
5+ bedrooms0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.7%
1 vehicle31.1%
2 vehicles52.0%
3 or more11.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas68.6%
Electricity20.4%
Propane / LP gas8.5%
Wood2.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family27046.6%
Cohabiting couple345.9%
Male householder, no spouse12120.9%
Female householder, no spouse15426.6%
Households with children under 1814725.4%
Households with seniors (65+)26345.4%
Average household size2.35

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.9%20.7%
Married46.4%45.2%
Separated0.9%0.2%
Widowed3.0%14.0%
Divorced13.8%19.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%
Some HS, no diploma 7.5%
HS graduate 50.9%
Some college, no degree 19.2%
Associate's degree 10.7%
Bachelor's degree 6.7%
Graduate / professional 1.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.2%
Bachelor's or higher8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool197.8%
Kindergarten124.9%
Elementary school10944.9%
High school10041.2%
College / grad school31.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.6%
Manufacturing 22.2%
Wholesale trade 8.5%
Retail trade 8.5%
Agriculture & mining 6.7%
Transportation & utilities 6.7%
Construction 5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%
Information 3.1%
Public administration 3.0%
Finance & real estate 2.4%
Other services 1.4%
Professional & management 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts20.9%
Service18.1%
Sales & office22.4%
Natural resources & construction8.7%
Production & transportation29.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector82.7%
Government13.8%
Self-employed3.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone88.9%
Carpool4.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.2%
Work from home2.2%
Other means1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)22.9

Poverty

All people 15.1%
Under 18 years 13.8%
18 and over 15.4%
Married-couple families 3.3%
Female-led households 41.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.7%
Retirement income45.3%
Supplemental Security10.5%
Cash public assistance1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP16.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.9%
High blood pressure34.3%
High cholesterol34.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Heart disease7.1%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis28.1%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease8.0%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.4%
Binge drinking15.4%
No physical activity27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.7%
Depression18.2%
Fair or poor health15.1%
Poor mental health13.2%
Poor physical health10.6%
No health insurance11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.1%
Visited dentist63.4%
Cholesterol screening89.1%
Teeth loss15.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans13812.8%
Disability%
Any disability21.6%
Under 183.2%
18–64 years16.9%
65 and over45.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance60.8%
Public insurance51.4%
No insurance4.8%
Uninsured under 190.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,29395.0%
Spanish50.4%
Other Indo-European30.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.2%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,35399.4%
Born in same state1,34298.6%
Born in different state1,19387.7%
Foreign born110.8%
Naturalized citizen80.6%
Not a US citizen8100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian14810.9%
Arab1359.9%
French1259.2%
AncestryCount%
Norwegian302.2%
English80.6%
Polish60.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.5%
Internet access88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62665

What city is ZIP code 62665 in?

ZIP code 62665 is primarily assigned to Meredosia, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62665 in?

ZIP code 62665 falls within Morgan County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62665 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 62665 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62665?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62665?

15% of residents in ZIP code 62665 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62665 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 62665 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 62665 in?

ZIP code 62665 observes the CST timezone.

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