62447 ZIP Code — Neoga, IL

Cumberland County, Illinois

ZIP code 62447 is located in Neoga, Illinois, within Cumberland County. It covers approximately 61.10 square miles and serves a population of 3,172 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62447

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,074. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62447 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,172

population

61.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62447 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62447

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62447. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Neoga	Acceptable
Neoga	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62462 Sigel (6.3 mi) 62469 Trilla (7.7 mi) 62468 Toledo (9.9 mi) 62463 Stewardson (10.2 mi) 61957 Windsor (11.1 mi) 62465 Strasburg (11.3 mi) 62467 Teutopolis (12 mi) 62445 Montrose (12 mi) 61938 Mattoon (12.4 mi) 62440 Lerna (12.5 mi) 62461 Shumway (14.2 mi) 62436 Jewett (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,172
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	61.10 sq mi
Water area	1.42 sq mi
Latitude	39.3126
Longitude	-88.4526
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	35.8%	42.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	34.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.1%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.0%	3.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,172

Population

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$90,074

Median household income

$37,482

Per capita income

$155,000

Median home value

$721

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,293

Housing units

22.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

104

5–9

103

10–14

15–19

20–24

210

25–34

206

177

35–44

175

190

45–54

188

55–59

125

60–64

123

202

65–74

200

105

75–84

103

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	658	20.7%
18 and over	2,514	79.3%
65 and over	736	23.2%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Two or more races 3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,078	97%
Two or more races	94	3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.8%	42.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	34.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.1%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.0%	3.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 1.9%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 12.7%

$75k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	1.9%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	12.7%
$75k–$100k	21.3%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	16.7%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$90,074

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 21.8%

$300k–$500k 11.6%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,000
Median rent / month	$721
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	81.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	6.9%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	22.3%
1960–1969	17.6%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	13.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	20.4%
3 bedrooms	49.6%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	21.1%
2 vehicles	35.6%
3 or more	38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.7%
Electricity	32.7%
Propane / LP gas	31.7%
Wood	1.7%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	760	62.0%
Cohabiting couple	100	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	160	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	205	16.7%
Households with children under 18	341	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	504	41.1%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	19.2%
Married	61.8%	59.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	11.4%
Divorced	9.4%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 30.0%

Some college, no degree 27.8%

Associate's degree 15.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.1%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	6.1%
Kindergarten	17	2.5%
Elementary school	368	53.3%
High school	98	14.2%
College / grad school	165	23.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 17.5%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Manufacturing 14.9%

Wholesale trade 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Professional & management 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Public administration 3.6%

Construction 2.9%

Information 1.2%

Other services 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	21.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.7%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.4%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 3.6%

18 and over 5.2%

Married-couple families 0.4%

Female-led households 23.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	37.6%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	165	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	40.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.0%
Public insurance	35.6%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,008	94.8%
Spanish	9	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,169	99.9%
Born in same state	3,169	99.9%
Born in different state	2,818	88.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.1%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	530	16.7%
Italian	490	15.4%
Arab	247	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	68	2.1%
Polish	9	0.3%
German	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62447

What city is ZIP code 62447 in?

ZIP code 62447 is primarily assigned to Neoga, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62447 in?

ZIP code 62447 falls within Cumberland County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62447 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 62447 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62447 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 62447 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62447?

The median home value in ZIP code 62447 is $155,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 62447?

ZIP code 62447 has an estimated population of 3,172 residents, with a density of 52 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62447 in?

ZIP code 62447 observes the CST timezone.