62869 ZIP Code — Norris City, IL

White County, Illinois

ZIP code 62869 is located in Norris City, Illinois, within White County. It covers approximately 93.36 square miles and serves a population of 2,729 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62869

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 $109,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,333. 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62869 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,729
population
93.36
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62869 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62869

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62869. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Norris City Acceptable
Norris City Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62871 Omaha (6.8 mi) 62835 Enfield (9.9 mi) 62821 Carmi (11.4 mi) 62817 Broughton (11.6 mi) 62867 New Haven (11.6 mi) 62979 Ridgway (11.8 mi) 62930 Eldorado (13.1 mi) 62887 Springerton (15.7 mi) 62859 Mc Leansboro (15.9 mi) 62977 Raleigh (16.6 mi) 62862 Mill Shoals (16.8 mi) 62934 Equality (18.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,729
Population density 29 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 193
Geography
Land area 93.36 sq mi
Water area 0.48 sq mi
Latitude 37.9659
Longitude -88.2731
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 618
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 53.9% 51.9% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 29.1% 30.2% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 14.9% 15.5% 24.4%
Over $200k 2.1% 2.4% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,729
Population
29
People per sq mi
39.1
Median age
$56,333
Median household income
$27,247
Per capita income
$109,300
Median home value
$530
Median monthly rent
82.8%
Home ownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
1,004
Housing units
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
58
Under 5
62
104
5–9
110
121
10–14
128
109
15–19
117
78
20–24
83
126
25–34
134
157
35–44
168
168
45–54
179
80
55–59
85
81
60–64
87
105
65–74
111
79
75–84
85
55
85+
59
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1875027.5%
18 and over1,97972.5%
65 and over49418.1%
Median age39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Other race 1.1%
Two or more races 0.9%
Black or African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
GroupCount%
White2,65696.2%
Hispanic or Latino321.2%
Other race301.1%
Two or more races240.9%
Black or African American140.5%
Asian50.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 53.9% 51.9% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 29.1% 30.2% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 14.9% 15.5% 24.4%
Over $200k 2.1% 2.4% 8.8%
Under $10k 4.9%
$10k–$15k 7.2%
$15k–$25k 6.1%
$25k–$35k 9.5%
$35k–$50k 18.5%
$50k–$75k 16.5%
$75k–$100k 13.1%
$100k–$150k 12.3%
$150k–$200k 7.4%
$200k+ 4.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.9%
$10k–$15k7.2%
$15k–$25k6.1%
$25k–$35k9.5%
$35k–$50k18.5%
$50k–$75k16.5%
$75k–$100k13.1%
$100k–$150k12.3%
$150k–$200k7.4%
$200k+4.5%
Median income$56,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%
$50k–$100k 31.4%
$100k–$150k 20.9%
$150k–$200k 16.6%
$200k–$300k 8.1%
$300k–$500k 7.6%
$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$109,300
Median rent / month$530
Owner occupied82.8%
Renter occupied17.2%
Vacant17.2%
Single-family detached78.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes10.9%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.91

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.3%
2000–20095.3%
1990–19997.6%
1980–19898.5%
1970–197919.5%
1960–19699.2%
1950–195911.4%
1940–19498.8%
1939 or earlier24.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.3%
1 bedroom2.8%
2 bedrooms27.4%
3 bedrooms51.2%
4 bedrooms10.1%
5+ bedrooms6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle10.0%
1 vehicle23.1%
2 vehicles33.8%
3 or more33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas51.4%
Electricity18.5%
Propane / LP gas24.0%
Wood6.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family53655.3%
Cohabiting couple434.4%
Male householder, no spouse16817.3%
Female householder, no spouse22323.0%
Households with children under 1838139.3%
Households with seniors (65+)32733.7%
Average household size2.79

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.5%27.0%
Married57.8%51.3%
Separated1.7%1.3%
Widowed1.1%12.8%
Divorced10.9%7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%
Some HS, no diploma 5.5%
HS graduate 34.7%
Some college, no degree 23.2%
Associate's degree 15.3%
Bachelor's degree 10.2%
Graduate / professional 5.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.1%
Bachelor's or higher15.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool313.7%
Kindergarten465.5%
Elementary school35442.5%
High school22126.6%
College / grad school18021.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%
Manufacturing 19.4%
Construction 10.3%
Transportation & utilities 6.3%
Agriculture & mining 6.1%
Retail trade 5.2%
Professional & management 5.0%
Finance & real estate 4.2%
Other services 3.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%
Public administration 2.6%
Wholesale trade 2.4%
Information 2.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.9%
Service18.5%
Sales & office9.4%
Natural resources & construction16.2%
Production & transportation22.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.4%
Government14.0%
Self-employed10.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.5%
Carpool5.7%
Public transit0.4%
Walk0.0%
Work from home6.2%
Other means1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)30.2

Poverty

All people 13.8%
Under 18 years 21.9%
18 and over 10.9%
Married-couple families 5.2%
Female-led households 60.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.3%
Retirement income24.4%
Supplemental Security4.2%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP15.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.6%
High blood pressure35.6%
High cholesterol38.0%
Diabetes11.2%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis30.0%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease8.7%
Cancer7.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.2%
Binge drinking14.8%
No physical activity27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.9%
Depression18.3%
Fair or poor health15.9%
Poor mental health13.4%
Poor physical health11.3%
No health insurance10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.2%
Visited dentist62.4%
Cholesterol screening89.9%
Teeth loss15.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1256.3%
Disability%
Any disability20.4%
Under 1815.3%
18–64 years13.2%
65 and over49.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance63.8%
Public insurance44.4%
No insurance7.8%
Uninsured under 197.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,60995.6%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,72199.7%
Born in same state2,70699.2%
Born in different state1,60058.6%
Foreign born150.5%
Naturalized citizen80.3%
Not a US citizen8100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian33012.1%
French33012.1%
AncestryCount%
Arab1495.5%
English150.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.5%
Internet access82.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62869

What city is ZIP code 62869 in?

ZIP code 62869 is primarily assigned to Norris City, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62869 in?

ZIP code 62869 falls within White County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62869 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 62869 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62869 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 62869 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62869?

The median home value in ZIP code 62869 is $109,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 62869?

ZIP code 62869 has an estimated population of 2,729 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62869 in?

ZIP code 62869 observes the CST timezone.

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