62865 ZIP Code — Mulkeytown, IL

Franklin County, Illinois

ZIP code 62865 is located in Mulkeytown, Illinois, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 53.35 square miles and serves a population of 1,894 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62865

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,750. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 44% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62865 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,894

population

53.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62865 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62865

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62865. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mulkeytown	Acceptable
Mulkeytown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62822 Christopher (2 mi) 62983 Royalton (4.1 mi) 62819 Buckner (4.2 mi) 62999 Zeigler (5.6 mi) 62874 Orient (6.8 mi) 62884 Sesser (7.7 mi) 62932 Elkville (8.8 mi) 62812 Benton (9.2 mi) 62832 Du Quoin (9.2 mi) 62896 West Frankfort (11.3 mi) 62948 Herrin (12 mi) 62924 De Soto (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,894
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	53.35 sq mi
Water area	0.87 sq mi
Latitude	37.9719
Longitude	-89.0849
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	41.0%	55.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	29.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.1%	1.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,894

Population

People per sq mi

52.5

Median age

$64,750

Median household income

$37,623

Per capita income

$151,400

Median home value

$752

Median monthly rent

83.4%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

777

Housing units

28.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

123

25–34

128

35–44

163

45–54

169

55–59

102

60–64

145

65–74

150

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	249	13.1%
18 and over	1,645	86.9%
65 and over	485	25.6%
Median age	52.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Black or African American 0.5%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,791	93.2%
Two or more races	82	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	27	1.4%
Black or African American	9	0.5%
Other race	8	0.4%
Asian	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	55.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	29.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.1%	1.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 29.9%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	29.9%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	23.3%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$64,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.4%

$50k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 23.2%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 8.8%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,400
Median rent / month	$752
Owner occupied	83.4%
Renter occupied	16.6%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	78.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	15.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	32.5%
3 bedrooms	53.3%
4 bedrooms	7.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	14.8%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	42.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.4%
Electricity	48.4%
Propane / LP gas	21.0%
Wood	5.7%
No fuel used	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	544	63.5%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	196	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	107	12.5%
Households with children under 18	147	17.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	331	38.6%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.1%	23.6%
Married	63.2%	63.6%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	4.4%
Divorced	16.1%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 18.6%

Some college, no degree 28.9%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 22.6%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	28.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	4.1%
Kindergarten	8	2.2%
Elementary school	101	27.9%
High school	99	27.3%
College / grad school	139	38.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Construction 5.9%

Public administration 5.6%

Retail trade 5.4%

Professional & management 4.8%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Other services 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.6%
Service	26.8%
Sales & office	10.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.2%
Government	34.2%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.7%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 8.0%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 23.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	42.1%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	127	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	34.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.9%
Public insurance	44.9%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,842	97.3%
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)	1,868	98.6%
Born in same state	1,862	98.3%
Born in different state	1,571	82.9%
Foreign born	6	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	26	1.4%
Not a US citizen	5	19.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	357	18.8%
Italian	262	13.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	195	10.3%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.2%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62865

What city is ZIP code 62865 in?

ZIP code 62865 is primarily assigned to Mulkeytown, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62865 in?

ZIP code 62865 falls within Franklin County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62865 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 62865 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 62865 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 62865 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 62865 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 62865 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62865?

The median home value in ZIP code 62865 is $151,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 62865 in?

ZIP code 62865 observes the CST timezone.