62446 ZIP Code — Mount Erie, IL

Wayne County, Illinois

ZIP code 62446 is located in Mount Erie, Illinois, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 62.23 square miles and serves a population of 353 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62446

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 $95,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,792. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62446 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

353

population

62.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62446 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62446

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62446. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Erie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62823 Cisne (8.4 mi) 62476 West Salem (11.3 mi) 62452 Parkersburg (11.8 mi) 62824 Clay City (12 mi) 62868 Noble (12.3 mi) 62815 Bone Gap (13 mi) 62842 Geff (13.2 mi) 62419 Calhoun (13.5 mi) 62450 Olney (13.6 mi) 62806 Albion (14.3 mi) 62837 Fairfield (14.5 mi) 62818 Browns (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	353
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	191

Geography
Land area	62.23 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	38.5335
Longitude	-88.2117
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	34.0%	50.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	35.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	13.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.0%	1.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

353

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$84,792

Median household income

$33,750

Per capita income

$95,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.8%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

130

Housing units

13.9%

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	91	25.8%
18 and over	262	74.2%
65 and over	67	19.0%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.7%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	352	99.7%
Two or more races	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.0%	50.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	35.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	13.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.0%	1.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 3.8%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 25.2%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	3.8%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	25.2%
$150k–$200k	16.0%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$84,792

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$50k–$100k 56.3%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 9.2%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.8%
Renter occupied	9.2%
Vacant	7.7%
Single-family detached	70.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.3%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	27.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	56.3%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.2%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	47.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.2%
Electricity	19.1%
Propane / LP gas	61.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	90	68.7%
Cohabiting couple	17	13.0%
Male householder, no spouse	15	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	9	6.9%
Households with children under 18	43	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	48	36.6%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	20.8%
Married	62.5%	68.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	8.5%
Divorced	9.0%	2.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 43.7%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 17.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	4.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	50	61.0%
High school	15	18.3%
College / grad school	13	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Manufacturing 23.2%

Retail trade 20.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Information 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Professional & management 3.8%

Construction 3.2%

Public administration 2.7%

Other services 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	8.1%
Sales & office	36.8%
Natural resources & construction	4.9%
Production & transportation	23.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.5%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 22.7%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	22.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	11.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.6%
Public insurance	38.8%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	325	92.1%
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)	353	100.0%
Born in same state	353	100.0%
Born in different state	305	86.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	85	24.1%
Arab	23	6.5%
Polish	4	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	3	0.8%
Italian	2	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62446

What city is ZIP code 62446 in?

ZIP code 62446 is primarily assigned to Mount Erie, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62446 in?

ZIP code 62446 falls within Wayne County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62446 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 62446 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62446?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 62446 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 62446 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62446?

The median home value in ZIP code 62446 is $95,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 62446 in?

ZIP code 62446 observes the CST timezone.