62864 ZIP Code — Mount Vernon, IL

Jefferson County, Illinois

ZIP code 62864 is located in Mount Vernon, Illinois, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 142.98 square miles and serves a population of 23,253 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62864

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $111,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $54,560. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 62864 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

23,253

population

142.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62864 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62864

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62864. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Vernon	Acceptable
Mount Vernon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62872 Opdyke (7.7 mi) 62830 Dix (8.2 mi) 62814 Bluford (8.8 mi) 62898 Woodlawn (9.6 mi) 62889 Texico (9.8 mi) 62816 Bonnie (9.9 mi) 62894 Waltonville (10.7 mi) 62810 Belle Rive (11.4 mi) 62893 Walnut Hill (11.7 mi) 62846 Ina (11.8 mi) 62851 Keenes (13.8 mi) 62853 Kell (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	23,253
Population density	163 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	142.98 sq mi
Water area	0.64 sq mi
Latitude	38.3196
Longitude	-88.9045
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	51.7%	48.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	15.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.5%	3.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

23,253

Population

163

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$54,560

Median household income

$31,910

Per capita income

$111,800

Median home value

$862

Median monthly rent

65.9%

Home ownership

15.8%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

7,787

Housing units

21.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

727

Under 5

738

770

5–9

780

735

10–14

746

678

15–19

687

634

20–24

642

1,452

25–34

1,472

1,365

35–44

1,385

1,406

45–54

1,426

745

55–59

755

675

60–64

684

1,309

65–74

1,327

728

75–84

738

322

85+

327

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,317	22.9%
18 and over	17,936	77.1%
65 and over	4,751	20.4%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.3%

Black or African American 8%

Two or more races 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Asian 1.5%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	19,496	82.3%
Black or African American	1,895	8%
Two or more races	1,395	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	444	1.9%
Asian	355	1.5%
Other race	85	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	48.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	15.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.5%	3.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$54,560

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.5%

$50k–$100k 25.9%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 6.2%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,800
Median rent / month	$862
Owner occupied	65.9%
Renter occupied	34.1%
Vacant	12.8%
Single-family detached	69.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.6%
Mobile homes	12.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	14.3%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	12.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	33.1%
3 bedrooms	41.7%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	36.1%
2 vehicles	35.7%
3 or more	21.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.3%
Electricity	41.6%
Propane / LP gas	14.2%
Wood	2.5%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,187	43.3%
Cohabiting couple	761	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,798	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	2,925	30.2%
Households with children under 18	2,887	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,422	35.4%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.7%	24.0%
Married	49.1%	46.6%
Separated	0.5%	1.8%
Widowed	3.5%	12.3%
Divorced	11.3%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 28.3%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	256	5.3%
Kindergarten	364	7.6%
Elementary school	2,389	49.9%
High school	977	20.4%
College / grad school	804	16.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Manufacturing 14.9%

Retail trade 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Professional & management 7.0%

Construction 5.5%

Other services 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.9%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.7

Poverty

All people 15.8%

Under 18 years 24.6%

18 and over 13.2%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 36.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,502	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	40.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.9%
Public insurance	49.5%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	21,788	93.7%
Spanish	225	1.0%
Other Indo-European	88	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	25	0.1%
Other languages	100	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,756	97.9%
Born in same state	22,594	97.2%
Born in different state	18,069	77.7%
Foreign born	162	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	497	2.1%
Not a US citizen	342	68.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,030	13%
Italian	2,614	11.2%
Arab	1,572	6.8%
English	186	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	150	0.6%
Norwegian	59	0.3%
Dutch	53	0.2%
German	41	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62864

What city is ZIP code 62864 in?

ZIP code 62864 is primarily assigned to Mount Vernon, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62864 in?

ZIP code 62864 falls within Jefferson County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62864?

16% of residents in ZIP code 62864 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62864 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 62864 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62864?

The median home value in ZIP code 62864 is $111,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 62864?

ZIP code 62864 has an estimated population of 23,253 residents, with a density of 163 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62864 in?

ZIP code 62864 observes the CST timezone.