62673 ZIP Code — Oakford, IL

Menard County, Illinois

ZIP code 62673 is located in Oakford, Illinois, within Menard County. It covers approximately 28.09 square miles and serves a population of 328 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62673

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 $105,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,523. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62673 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

328

population

28.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62673 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62673

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62673. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oakford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62655 Kilbourne (4.5 mi) 62675 Petersburg (6.7 mi) 62627 Chandlerville (9.4 mi) 62633 Easton (10.5 mi) 62688 Tallula (11.1 mi) 62617 Bath (12.6 mi) 62644 Havana (14.2 mi) 62612 Ashland (14.6 mi) 62691 Virginia (14.9 mi) 62664 Mason City (16 mi) 62642 Greenview (16.6 mi) 62624 Browning (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	328
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	28.09 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	40.0948
Longitude	-89.9820
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	38.5%	29.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	36.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	27.4%	30.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

328

Population

People per sq mi

54.3

Median age

$63,523

Median household income

$36,266

Per capita income

$105,600

Median home value

$522

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

165

Housing units

7.5%

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	49	14.9%
18 and over	279	85.1%
65 and over	75	22.9%
Median age	54.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	328	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	29.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	36.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	27.4%	30.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	12.9%
Median income	$63,523

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 34.6%

$100k–$150k 33.1%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k–$300k 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,600
Median rent / month	$522
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	18.9%
Single-family detached	88.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	6.0%
1960–1969	1.0%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	9.5%
1939 or earlier	40.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.4%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	48.3%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.8%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	31.9%
3 or more	33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.3%
Electricity	4.9%
Propane / LP gas	27.6%
Wood	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	67	41.1%
Cohabiting couple	22	13.5%
Male householder, no spouse	5	3.1%
Female householder, no spouse	69	42.3%
Households with children under 18	28	17.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	55	33.7%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	28.9%
Married	63.6%	37.2%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	1.8%	32.2%
Divorced	0.9%	1.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 58.9%

Some college, no degree 11.2%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.0%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	7.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	3.1%
Kindergarten	5	7.8%
Elementary school	22	34.4%
High school	11	17.2%
College / grad school	24	37.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.7%

Other services 13.7%

Manufacturing 9.1%

Wholesale trade 9.1%

Public administration 8.6%

Retail trade 8.0%

Finance & real estate 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Construction 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.1%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	32.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.9%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.3

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 6.4%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 8.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	31.3%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	3.9%
65 and over	54.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.7%
Public insurance	34.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	317	96.6%
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)	328	100.0%
Born in same state	328	100.0%
Born in different state	280	85.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	72	22%
French	48	14.6%
Arab	10	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	1.5%
German	2	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.7%
Internet access	80.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62673

What city is ZIP code 62673 in?

ZIP code 62673 is primarily assigned to Oakford, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62673 in?

ZIP code 62673 falls within Menard County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62673?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 62673 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 62673 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62673?

The median home value in ZIP code 62673 is $105,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 62673?

ZIP code 62673 has an estimated population of 328 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62673 in?

ZIP code 62673 observes the CST timezone.