62355 ZIP Code — Nebo, IL

Pike County, Illinois

ZIP code 62355 is located in Nebo, Illinois, within Pike County. It covers approximately 88.94 square miles and serves a population of 1,062 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62355

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 $88,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,625. 40% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62355 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,062

population

88.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62355 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62355

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62355. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nebo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62366 Pleasant Hill (6.6 mi) 63336 Clarksville (7.3 mi) 62361 Pearl (9.4 mi) 63330 Annada (9.5 mi) 62053 Kampsville (10 mi) 62363 Pittsfield (12.9 mi) 62045 Hamburg (14.1 mi) 62370 Rockport (14.3 mi) 63353 Louisiana (14.3 mi) 62050 Hillview (15.9 mi) 63343 Elsberry (16.1 mi) 62027 Eldred (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,062
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	88.94 sq mi
Water area	4.85 sq mi
Latitude	39.3973
Longitude	-90.8115
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	50.0%	52.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	28.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	16.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.8%	2.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,062

Population

People per sq mi

42.9

Median age

$63,625

Median household income

$24,992

Per capita income

$88,200

Median home value

$1,025

Median monthly rent

95.3%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

391

Housing units

6.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

159

35–44

155

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	200	18.8%
18 and over	862	81.2%
65 and over	202	19.0%
Median age	42.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,003	92.5%
Two or more races	57	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	22	2%
Black or African American	1	0.1%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.0%	52.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	28.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	16.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.8%	2.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 23.3%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	23.3%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	8.6%
$150k–$200k	15.1%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$63,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.3%

$50k–$100k 24.4%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 14.3%

$300k–$500k 18.0%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,200
Median rent / month	$1,025
Owner occupied	95.3%
Renter occupied	4.7%
Vacant	30.9%
Single-family detached	86.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	28.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	31.9%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	19.7%
2 vehicles	48.0%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.6%
Electricity	26.2%
Propane / LP gas	38.4%
Wood	7.5%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	210	75.3%
Cohabiting couple	16	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	20	7.2%
Female householder, no spouse	33	11.8%
Households with children under 18	80	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	114	40.9%
Average household size	3.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.5%	24.1%
Married	48.8%	63.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	3.1%	7.0%
Divorced	5.6%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 61.7%

Some college, no degree 6.8%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 3.7%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.3%
Bachelor's or higher	6.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	6.4%
Kindergarten	14	8.1%
Elementary school	106	61.6%
High school	32	18.6%
College / grad school	9	5.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.1%

Transportation & utilities 16.8%

Agriculture & mining 12.9%

Construction 8.9%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Retail trade 7.5%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Public administration 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Professional & management 3.2%

Other services 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	10.4%
Sales & office	12.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	32.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	13.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.2%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	7.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 15.1%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 8.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.1%
Retirement income	26.5%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	11.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	19.4%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.3%
Public insurance	49.9%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,022	96.2%
Spanish	3	0.3%
Other Indo-European	3	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,059	99.7%
Born in same state	1,059	99.7%
Born in different state	688	64.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.3%
Not a US citizen	2	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	114	10.7%
Italian	96	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	81	7.6%
English	11	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.3%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62355

What city is ZIP code 62355 in?

ZIP code 62355 is primarily assigned to Nebo, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62355 in?

ZIP code 62355 falls within Pike County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62355 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 62355 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62355?

6% 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 62355 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 62355 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62355?

The median home value in ZIP code 62355 is $88,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 62355 in?

ZIP code 62355 observes the CST timezone.