62262 ZIP Code — Mulberry Grove, IL

Bond County, Illinois

ZIP code 62262 is located in Mulberry Grove, Illinois, within Bond County. It covers approximately 66.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,854 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62262

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 $120,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,273. 41% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 62262 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,854

population

66.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62262 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62262

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62262. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mulberry Grove	Acceptable
Mulberry Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62284 Smithboro (4.4 mi) 62471 Vandalia (9.9 mi) 62246 Greenville (10.1 mi) 62885 Shobonier (10.4 mi) 62253 Keyesport (10.8 mi) 62019 Donnellson (12.2 mi) 62017 Coffeen (12.5 mi) 62892 Vernon (13.5 mi) 62032 Fillmore (13.6 mi) 62080 Ramsey (15.5 mi) 62875 Patoka (16.6 mi) 62086 Sorento (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,854
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	66.81 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	38.9289
Longitude	-89.2587
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	55.9%	45.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,854

Population

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$55,273

Median household income

$28,439

Per capita income

$120,800

Median home value

$847

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

757

Housing units

12.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

103

10–14

15–19

118

20–24

25–34

159

35–44

120

128

45–54

55–59

60–64

126

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	373	20.1%
18 and over	1,481	79.9%
65 and over	377	20.3%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.3%

Two or more races 9.4%

Black or African American 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,582	84.3%
Two or more races	177	9.4%
Black or African American	90	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.9%	45.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$55,273

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%

$50k–$100k 31.4%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 19.0%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,800
Median rent / month	$847
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	17.3%
Single-family detached	82.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	15.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	25.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	32.6%
3 bedrooms	46.9%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.3%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	45.3%
3 or more	23.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.1%
Electricity	25.7%
Propane / LP gas	35.8%
Wood	6.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	360	50.9%
Cohabiting couple	51	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	177	25.0%
Female householder, no spouse	119	16.8%
Households with children under 18	243	34.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	301	42.6%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.6%	22.4%
Married	44.4%	56.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.9%	13.7%
Divorced	14.1%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 39.8%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 13.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	3.8%
Kindergarten	6	1.6%
Elementary school	174	47.5%
High school	98	26.8%
College / grad school	74	20.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.8%

Retail trade 12.2%

Construction 7.4%

Other services 7.3%

Public administration 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Professional & management 1.4%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	3.0%
Production & transportation	25.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.4%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 16.9%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	32.4%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	105	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.6%
Public insurance	43.4%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,751	94.4%
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)	1,852	99.9%
Born in same state	1,845	99.5%
Born in different state	1,470	79.3%
Foreign born	7	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	147	7.9%
Arab	138	7.4%
Italian	134	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	65	3.5%
Polish	7	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62262

What city is ZIP code 62262 in?

ZIP code 62262 is primarily assigned to Mulberry Grove, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62262 in?

ZIP code 62262 falls within Bond County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62262?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 62262 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 62262 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62262 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 62262 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62262?

The median home value in ZIP code 62262 is $120,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 62262 in?

ZIP code 62262 observes the CST timezone.