62862 ZIP Code — Mill Shoals, IL

White County, Illinois

ZIP code 62862 is located in Mill Shoals, Illinois, within White County. It covers approximately 27.93 square miles and serves a population of 303 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62862

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $76,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,938. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 62862 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

303

population

27.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62862 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62862

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62862. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mill Shoals	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62887 Springerton (6 mi) 62835 Enfield (7.2 mi) 62837 Fairfield (11.1 mi) 62859 Mc Leansboro (11.2 mi) 62828 Dahlgren (12.3 mi) 62821 Carmi (14.3 mi) 62844 Grayville (14.7 mi) 62895 Wayne City (15 mi) 62827 Crossville (15.2 mi) 62806 Albion (15.4 mi) 62842 Geff (16.7 mi) 62869 Norris City (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	303
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	193

Geography
Land area	27.93 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	38.2082
Longitude	-88.3074
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	39.4%	51.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	46.5%	30.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	15.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

303

Population

People per sq mi

55.1

Median age

$65,938

Median household income

$34,150

Per capita income

$76,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.9%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

134

Housing units

22.7%

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	57	18.8%
18 and over	246	81.2%
65 and over	76	25.1%
Median age	55.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	303	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.4%	51.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	46.5%	30.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	15.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 15.3%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 29.0%

$75k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	15.3%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	29.0%
$75k–$100k	17.6%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$65,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.5%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 3.3%

$300k–$500k 11.4%

$500k–$1M 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$76,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.9%
Renter occupied	6.1%
Vacant	7.7%
Single-family detached	67.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.7%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	16.9%
1950–1959	12.7%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	9.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	16.9%
3 bedrooms	69.7%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	22.9%
2 vehicles	28.2%
3 or more	45.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	16.8%
Propane / LP gas	67.2%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	13.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	81	61.8%
Cohabiting couple	11	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	26	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	13	9.9%
Households with children under 18	24	18.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	51	38.9%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.5%	18.7%
Married	60.7%	63.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.2%
Divorced	20.7%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 12.4%

Associate's degree 27.0%

Bachelor's degree 21.9%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	3.2%
Elementary school	25	39.7%
High school	24	38.1%
College / grad school	12	19.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 16.5%

Transportation & utilities 15.8%

Other services 15.8%

Retail trade 12.0%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Professional & management 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Education & healthcare 6.3%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Construction 3.2%

Public administration 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.7%
Service	6.3%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	24.7%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	6.3%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	98.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.9

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 17.5%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.5%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	61.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	24.6%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	35.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.0%
Public insurance	54.5%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	297	98.0%
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)	303	100.0%
Born in same state	303	100.0%
Born in different state	233	76.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	51	16.8%
Arab	42	13.9%
Italian	32	10.6%
German	3	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	2	0.7%
Irish	1	0.3%
English	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62862

What city is ZIP code 62862 in?

ZIP code 62862 is primarily assigned to Mill Shoals, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62862 in?

ZIP code 62862 falls within White County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62862 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 62862 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62862 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 62862 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 62862 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 62862 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62862?

The median home value in ZIP code 62862 is $76,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 62862 in?

ZIP code 62862 observes the CST timezone.