62672 ZIP Code — Nilwood, IL
Macoupin County, Illinois
ZIP code 62672 is located in Nilwood, Illinois, within Macoupin County. It covers approximately 0.73 square miles and serves a population of 150 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.
150
population
0.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62672 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62672
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62672. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Nilwood | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 150 |
| Population density | 205 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 117 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.73 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.3500 |
| Longitude | -89.7439 |
| 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 | 55.3% | 44.1% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.2% | 32.8% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 3.5% | 20.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.2% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
150
Population
205
People per sq mi
54.2
Median age
$44,583
Median household income
$24,624
Per capita income
$39,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
90.5%
Home ownership
7.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
100
Housing units
6.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
2
4
5–9
4
4
15–19
5
2
20–24
2
7
25–34
8
8
35–44
10
9
45–54
12
4
55–59
5
6
60–64
8
11
65–74
13
7
75–84
8
4
85+
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12 | 8.0% |
| 18 and over | 138 | 92.0% |
| 65 and over | 48 | 32.0% |
| Median age | 54.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Two or more races
2.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 146 | 94.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 2.6% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 2.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 55.3% | 44.1% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.2% | 32.8% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 3.5% | 20.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.2% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
1.6%
$10k–$15k
4.8%
$15k–$25k
17.5%
$25k–$35k
11.1%
$35k–$50k
20.6%
$50k–$75k
12.7%
$75k–$100k
17.5%
$100k–$150k
11.1%
$150k–$200k
3.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 17.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 20.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.2% |
| Median income | $44,583 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
59.6%
$50k–$100k
26.3%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $39,800 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 90.5% |
| Renter occupied | 9.5% |
| Vacant | 40.6% |
| Single-family detached | 83.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 17.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 50.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 51.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 57.1% |
| 3 or more | 17.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 36.5% |
| Electricity | 9.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 50.8% |
| Fuel oil | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 33 | 52.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 7 | 11.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 20 | 31.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 10 | 15.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 37 | 58.7% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.7% | 18.3% |
| Married | 46.4% | 41.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 19.5% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 20.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.8%
Some HS, no diploma
15.2%
HS graduate
45.6%
Some college, no degree
15.2%
Associate's degree
12.8%
Bachelor's degree
6.4%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 6.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 8 | 61.5% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 5 | 38.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.6%
Retail trade
21.1%
Other services
12.3%
Finance & real estate
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Construction
5.3%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Wholesale trade
5.3%
Professional & management
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.8% |
| Service | 22.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 1.8% |
| Production & transportation | 17.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.7% |
| Government | 14.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 92.3% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 7.7% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.4 |
Poverty
All people
7.3%
Under 18 years
33.3%
18 and over
5.1%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
15.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 65.1% |
| Retirement income | 55.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 11.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 27.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| High blood pressure | 30.1% |
| High cholesterol | 32.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.9% |
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 21.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.6% |
| Depression | 17.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 9.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.2% |
| Visited dentist | 69.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 10.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4 | 2.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 34.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 28.9% |
| 65 and over | 54.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.0% |
| Public insurance | 58.0% |
| No insurance | 0.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 146 | 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) | 150 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 150 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 135 | 90.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 20 | 13.3% |
| French | 17 | 11.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 10 | 6.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.0% |
| Internet access | 76.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62672
What city is ZIP code 62672 in?
ZIP code 62672 is primarily assigned to Nilwood, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62672 in?
ZIP code 62672 falls within Macoupin County, Illinois.
Does ZIP code 62672 have a large retiree population?
65% of households in ZIP code 62672 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 62672 have an older population?
32% of residents in ZIP code 62672 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 62672?
6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 62672 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 62672 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 62672 in?
ZIP code 62672 observes the CST timezone.