62961 ZIP Code — Millcreek, IL
Union County, Illinois
ZIP code 62961 is located in Millcreek, Illinois, within Union County. It covers approximately 0.34 square miles and serves a population of 45 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.
45
population
0.34
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62961 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62961
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62961. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Millcreek | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 45 |
| Population density | 132 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 181 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.34 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.3411 |
| Longitude | -89.2532 |
| 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 | 33.3% | 48.3% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 66.7% | 33.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 15.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.0% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
45
Population
132
People per sq mi
45.5
Median age
$0
Median household income
$20,651
Per capita income
$38,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
35.6%
Poverty rate
22.2%
Unemployment
16
Housing units
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
0
1
5–9
0
3
15–19
2
3
20–24
2
5
35–44
4
3
45–54
3
1
55–59
1
5
75–84
5
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7 | 15.6% |
| 18 and over | 38 | 84.4% |
| 65 and over | 16 | 35.6% |
| Median age | 45.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.3% | 48.3% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 66.7% | 33.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 15.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.0% | 8.8% |
$15k–$25k
50.0%
$50k–$75k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
37.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 50.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 37.5% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
81.3%
$50k–$100k
12.5%
$200k–$300k
6.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $38,800 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 68.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 31.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.81 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 37.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 93.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 25.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% |
| 3 or more | 37.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.5% |
| Electricity | 37.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6 | 37.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2 | 12.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8 | 50.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5 | 31.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6 | 37.5% |
| Average household size | 2.81 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 52.2% | 0.0% |
| Married | 47.8% | 60.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 20.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 20.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
60.6%
Some college, no degree
9.1%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
30.3%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 1 | 16.7% |
| High school | 5 | 83.3% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
42.9%
Finance & real estate
21.4%
Manufacturing
14.3%
Agriculture & mining
7.1%
Education & healthcare
7.1%
Other services
7.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.9% |
| Service | 21.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 14.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 50.0% |
| Government | 7.1% |
| Self-employed | 42.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.7% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 33.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
35.6%
Under 18 years
71.4%
18 and over
28.9%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.5% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 25.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 25.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| High blood pressure | 28.0% |
| High cholesterol | 27.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 22.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 23.8% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 25.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.7% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.2% |
| Visited dentist | 58.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.1% |
| Teeth loss | 18.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 11 | 28.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 35.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 100.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 15.6% |
| Public insurance | 75.6% |
| No insurance | 8.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 44 | 97.8% |
| 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) | 45 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 45 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 33 | 73.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 12 | 26.7% |
| Polish | 10 | 22.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 5 | 11.1% |
| French | 4 | 8.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.6% |
| Internet access | 75.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62961
What city is ZIP code 62961 in?
ZIP code 62961 is primarily assigned to Millcreek, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62961 in?
ZIP code 62961 falls within Union County, Illinois.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62961?
36% of residents in ZIP code 62961 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 62961 have an older population?
36% of residents in ZIP code 62961 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 62961 have a large veteran population?
29% of civilians in ZIP code 62961 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 62961 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 62961 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 62961 in?
ZIP code 62961 observes the CST timezone.