62074 ZIP Code — New Douglas, IL

Madison County, Illinois

ZIP code 62074 is located in New Douglas, Illinois, within Madison County. It covers approximately 42.71 square miles and serves a population of 1,213 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217/618.

About ZIP code 62074

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 $248,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,250. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62074 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,213

population

42.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62074 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62074

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62074. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Douglas	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62001 Alhambra (5.8 mi) 62086 Sorento (6 mi) 62088 Staunton (7.3 mi) 62097 Worden (9.7 mi) 62069 Mount Olive (9.7 mi) 62009 Benld (11.3 mi) 62275 Pocahontas (12.4 mi) 62019 Donnellson (13 mi) 62061 Marine (13 mi) 62249 Highland (13.2 mi) 62246 Greenville (14.3 mi) 62014 Bunker Hill (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,213
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	42.71 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	38.9549
Longitude	-89.6881
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217/618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.7%	38.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	31.1%	23.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.7%	5.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,213

Population

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$81,250

Median household income

$36,476

Per capita income

$248,500

Median home value

$788

Median monthly rent

91.9%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

0.2%

Unemployment

425

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	333	27.5%
18 and over	880	72.5%
65 and over	190	15.7%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,170	95.9%
Two or more races	35	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.6%
Other race	7	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.7%	38.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	31.1%	23.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.7%	5.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 22.5%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	22.5%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	23.6%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$81,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k–$300k 32.3%

$300k–$500k 25.2%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$248,500
Median rent / month	$788
Owner occupied	91.9%
Renter occupied	8.1%
Vacant	3.5%
Single-family detached	96.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	30.2%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	21.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	16.9%
2 vehicles	45.8%
3 or more	36.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.0%
Electricity	22.2%
Propane / LP gas	32.6%
Fuel oil	7.9%
Wood	9.0%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	310	69.7%
Cohabiting couple	28	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	65	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	42	9.4%
Households with children under 18	154	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	138	31.0%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.7%	17.4%
Married	69.0%	73.2%
Separated	0.2%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	5.8%
Divorced	12.7%	3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 23.6%

Some college, no degree 34.7%

Associate's degree 15.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.6%
Kindergarten	20	6.4%
Elementary school	229	72.9%
High school	43	13.7%
College / grad school	20	6.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 27.0%

Retail trade 15.8%

Professional & management 10.8%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Education & healthcare 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Construction 4.9%

Other services 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.2%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.3%
Government	32.7%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	1.2%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	14.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.2

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 6.6%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 61.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	30.3%
Supplemental Security	12.6%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	101	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	45.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.2%
Public insurance	23.6%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,175	96.9%
Spanish	6	0.5%
Other Indo-European	6	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,211	99.8%
Born in same state	1,211	99.8%
Born in different state	955	78.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	209	17.2%
Arab	126	10.4%
French	76	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	24	2%
German	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62074

What city is ZIP code 62074 in?

ZIP code 62074 is primarily assigned to New Douglas, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62074 in?

ZIP code 62074 falls within Madison County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62074 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 62074 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62074 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 62074 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 62074 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 62074 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 62074?

ZIP code 62074 has an estimated population of 1,213 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62074 in?

ZIP code 62074 observes the CST timezone.