62445 ZIP Code — Montrose, IL

Effingham County, Illinois

ZIP code 62445 is located in Montrose, Illinois, within Effingham County. It covers approximately 45.93 square miles and serves a population of 1,150 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62445

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $171,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,761.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62445 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,150

population

45.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62445 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62445

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62445. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Montrose	Acceptable
Montrose	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62436 Jewett (4.5 mi) 62467 Teutopolis (7.4 mi) 62468 Toledo (7.8 mi) 62462 Sigel (8.5 mi) 62479 Wheeler (9.6 mi) 62432 Hidalgo (10.8 mi) 62447 Neoga (12 mi) 62428 Greenup (13 mi) 62424 Dieterich (13.5 mi) 62469 Trilla (14.1 mi) 62401 Effingham (14.1 mi) 62448 Newton (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,150
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	45.93 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.1685
Longitude	-88.3277
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	44.5%	41.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	32.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	20.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	5.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,150

Population

People per sq mi

35.8

Median age

$76,761

Median household income

$31,985

Per capita income

$171,700

Median home value

$390

Median monthly rent

93.1%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

394

Housing units

11.6%

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	275	23.9%
18 and over	875	76.1%
65 and over	153	13.3%
Median age	35.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,128	97.2%
Two or more races	18	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.9%
Other race	3	0.3%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	41.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	32.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	20.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	5.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 25.8%

$75k–$100k 28.0%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	25.8%
$75k–$100k	28.0%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	17.4%
Median income	$76,761

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%

$50k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 24.0%

$300k–$500k 15.5%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$171,700
Median rent / month	$390
Owner occupied	93.1%
Renter occupied	6.9%
Vacant	4.5%
Single-family detached	74.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.7%
2000–2009	2.1%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	5.0%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	16.4%
1950–1959	14.5%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	19.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	64.0%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	28.3%
3 or more	48.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.6%
Electricity	28.3%
Propane / LP gas	39.2%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Wood	7.9%
Solar	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	235	58.3%
Cohabiting couple	47	11.7%
Male householder, no spouse	88	21.8%
Female householder, no spouse	33	8.2%
Households with children under 18	146	36.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	89	22.1%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.3%	23.4%
Married	45.9%	61.6%
Separated	7.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.7%	9.5%
Divorced	4.6%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 37.1%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 29.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	1.5%
Kindergarten	18	5.6%
Elementary school	92	28.4%
High school	92	28.4%
College / grad school	117	36.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 36.2%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Transportation & utilities 12.4%

Construction 10.1%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Public administration 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Other services 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.2%

Professional & management 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.5%
Service	7.4%
Sales & office	31.8%
Natural resources & construction	21.8%
Production & transportation	16.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.6%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.6

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 21.3%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 13.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.1%
Retirement income	14.6%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	38.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.6%
Public insurance	30.4%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,079	93.8%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,148	99.8%
Born in same state	1,148	99.8%
Born in different state	1,068	92.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	1	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	124	10.8%
Italian	52	4.5%
French	47	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	3	0.3%
Polish	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.0%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62445

What city is ZIP code 62445 in?

ZIP code 62445 is primarily assigned to Montrose, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62445 in?

ZIP code 62445 falls within Jasper County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62445 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 62445 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62445?

12% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 62445?

The median home value in ZIP code 62445 is $171,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 62445?

ZIP code 62445 has an estimated population of 1,150 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62445 in?

ZIP code 62445 observes the CST timezone.