62357 ZIP Code — New Salem, IL

Pike County, Illinois

ZIP code 62357 is located in New Salem, Illinois, within Pike County. It covers approximately 20.42 square miles and serves a population of 261 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62357

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 $95,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($56,157) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 41% of workers work from home.

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

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

Overall, ZIP code 62357 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

261
population
20.42
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62357 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62357

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City Status
New Salem Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62314 Baylis (5.8 mi) 62340 Griggsville (8 mi) 62312 Barry (9.3 mi) 62363 Pittsfield (10.2 mi) 62356 New Canton (13.2 mi) 62370 Rockport (15.8 mi) 62378 Versailles (16.3 mi) 62365 Plainville (17.1 mi) 62347 Liberty (17.3 mi) 62665 Meredosia (17.4 mi) 62366 Pleasant Hill (17.8 mi) 62621 Bluffs (18 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 261
Population density 13 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 149
Geography
Land area 20.42 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 39.6985
Longitude -90.8580
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 68.8% 52.2% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 9.7% 28.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 21.5% 16.3% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.9% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

261
Population
13
People per sq mi
34.9
Median age
$56,157
Median household income
$42,348
Per capita income
$95,300
Median home value
$675
Median monthly rent
79.6%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
1.4%
Unemployment
106
Housing units
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
12
Under 5
8
4
5–9
3
12
10–14
8
10
15–19
7
7
20–24
4
34
25–34
23
17
35–44
11
22
45–54
14
17
60–64
12
9
65–74
6
6
75–84
4
7
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 186223.8%
18 and over19976.2%
65 and over3613.8%
Median age34.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%
Two or more races 1.5%
GroupCount%
White25798.5%
Two or more races41.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 68.8% 52.2% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 9.7% 28.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 21.5% 16.3% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.9% 8.8%
Under $10k 5.3%
$10k–$15k 1.8%
$15k–$25k 8.8%
$25k–$35k 15.9%
$35k–$50k 7.1%
$50k–$75k 30.1%
$75k–$100k 3.5%
$100k–$150k 8.0%
$150k–$200k 17.7%
$200k+ 1.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.3%
$10k–$15k1.8%
$15k–$25k8.8%
$25k–$35k15.9%
$35k–$50k7.1%
$50k–$75k30.1%
$75k–$100k3.5%
$100k–$150k8.0%
$150k–$200k17.7%
$200k+1.8%
Median income$56,157

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.9%
$50k–$100k 53.3%
$100k–$150k 18.9%
$150k–$200k 1.1%
$200k–$300k 7.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$95,300
Median rent / month$675
Owner occupied79.6%
Renter occupied20.4%
Vacant12.4%
Single-family detached91.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes8.5%
Median rooms6.7
Avg household size (owned)2.43

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.7%
2000–20093.1%
1990–19993.1%
1980–19891.6%
1970–19798.5%
1960–19697.0%
1950–19593.9%
1940–19491.6%
1939 or earlier66.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom6.2%
2 bedrooms19.4%
3 bedrooms54.3%
4 bedrooms16.3%
5+ bedrooms3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle18.6%
2 vehicles42.5%
3 or more38.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas39.8%
Electricity25.7%
Propane / LP gas34.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family2925.7%
Cohabiting couple1412.4%
Male householder, no spouse5145.1%
Female householder, no spouse1916.8%
Households with children under 182118.6%
Households with seniors (65+)3127.4%
Average household size2.31

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married53.7%28.8%
Married32.8%36.3%
Separated0.0%1.3%
Widowed4.5%13.8%
Divorced9.0%20.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 9.1%
HS graduate 36.6%
Some college, no degree 37.1%
Associate's degree 4.8%
Bachelor's degree 11.8%
Graduate / professional 0.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.9%
Bachelor's or higher12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten35.0%
Elementary school2338.3%
High school2440.0%
College / grad school1016.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 27.5%
Retail trade 27.5%
Agriculture & mining 16.7%
Professional & management 10.1%
Transportation & utilities 5.8%
Public administration 5.8%
Education & healthcare 2.2%
Manufacturing 1.4%
Finance & real estate 1.4%
Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts23.9%
Service3.6%
Sales & office27.5%
Natural resources & construction21.7%
Production & transportation23.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector49.3%
Government13.0%
Self-employed37.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone53.6%
Carpool5.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home40.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)38.0

Poverty

All people 11.9%
Under 18 years 16.1%
18 and over 10.6%
Married-couple families 3.4%
Female-led households 27.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security30.1%
Retirement income23.0%
Supplemental Security0.9%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP14.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.4%
High blood pressure38.4%
High cholesterol37.5%
Diabetes12.5%
Heart disease8.4%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma10.5%
Arthritis31.9%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease9.9%
Cancer8.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.3%
Binge drinking13.7%
No physical activity28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.1%
Depression19.1%
Fair or poor health17.6%
Poor mental health13.5%
Poor physical health12.2%
No health insurance11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.1%
Visited dentist61.1%
Cholesterol screening90.0%
Teeth loss15.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans199.5%
Disability%
Any disability16.1%
Under 1811.3%
18–64 years10.4%
65 and over50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.7%
Public insurance41.4%
No insurance1.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only24192.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)261100.0%
Born in same state25296.6%
Born in different state19675.1%
Foreign born93.4%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab3914.9%
Italian3613.8%
AncestryCount%
French2610%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.3%
Internet access80.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62357

What city is ZIP code 62357 in?

ZIP code 62357 is primarily assigned to New Salem, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62357 in?

ZIP code 62357 falls within Pike County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62357?

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

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62357?

The median home value in ZIP code 62357 is $95,300.

Does ZIP code 62357 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 62357 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 62357?

ZIP code 62357 has an estimated population of 261 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62357 in?

ZIP code 62357 observes the CST timezone.

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