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Shelby County
Oconee, IL
62553
62553 ZIP Code — Oconee, IL
Shelby County, Illinois
ZIP code 62553 is located in
Oconee ,
Illinois ,
within Shelby County .
It covers approximately 36.24 square miles and serves a population of
359 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 217 .
About ZIP code 62553
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 $99,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $78,750. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 31% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 62553 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
359
Population density
10 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
173
Geography
Land area
36.24 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
39.2677
Longitude
-89.0973
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
217
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
31.2%
43.6%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
49.4%
38.0%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
19.5%
16.7%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.7%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$78,750
Median household income
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 66 18.4% 18 and over 293 81.6% 65 and over 72 20.1% Median age 47.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 339 92.4% Two or more races 20 5.4% Hispanic or Latino 8 2.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
31.2%
43.6%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
49.4%
38.0%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
19.5%
16.7%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.7%
8.8%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 1.3% $15k–$25k 8.6% $25k–$35k 3.3% $35k–$50k 15.9% $50k–$75k 19.2% $75k–$100k 23.8% $100k–$150k 21.2% $200k+ 6.6% Median income $78,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $99,100 Median rent / month $850 Owner occupied 94.0% Renter occupied 6.0% Vacant 13.2% Single-family detached 96.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.0% Median rooms 6.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.27
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.1% 2000–2009 14.9% 1990–1999 5.2% 1980–1989 3.4% 1970–1979 15.5% 1960–1969 5.2% 1950–1959 15.5% 1940–1949 1.1% 1939 or earlier 37.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.0% 2 bedrooms 24.1% 3 bedrooms 51.7% 4 bedrooms 12.1% 5+ bedrooms 8.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.7% 1 vehicle 18.5% 2 vehicles 50.3% 3 or more 30.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 10.6% Electricity 9.3% Propane / LP gas 66.2% Wood 13.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 103 68.2% Cohabiting couple 19 12.6% Male householder, no spouse 16 10.6% Female householder, no spouse 13 8.6% Households with children under 18 46 30.5% Households with seniors (65+) 53 35.1% Average household size 2.38
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.4% 14.9% Married 68.5% 72.3% Separated 1.9% 0.0% Widowed 1.2% 7.8% Divorced 8.0% 5.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.8%
Some college, no degree
13.6%
Graduate / professional
0.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.2% Bachelor's or higher 25.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 6 8.8% Kindergarten 3 4.4% Elementary school 33 48.5% High school 10 14.7% College / grad school 16 23.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.9%
Agriculture & mining
16.5%
Finance & real estate
9.8%
Public administration
6.7%
Professional & management
2.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.1%
Transportation & utilities
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 46.4% Service 10.8% Sales & office 16.5% Natural resources & construction 15.5% Production & transportation 10.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 55.2% Government 20.6% Self-employed 24.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 73.4% Carpool 11.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.0% Work from home 14.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 34.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.1% Retirement income 27.2% Supplemental Security 11.3% Cash public assistance 2.6% Food stamps / SNAP 14.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.7% High blood pressure 36.1% High cholesterol 36.5% Diabetes 10.9% Heart disease 7.9% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 29.2% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 8.3% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.0% Binge drinking 15.0% No physical activity 27.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.4% Depression 17.4% Fair or poor health 15.5% Poor mental health 12.8% Poor physical health 10.8% No health insurance 11.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.7% Visited dentist 62.2% Cholesterol screening 89.6% Teeth loss 16.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 21 7.2%
Disability % Any disability 20.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 15.4% 65 and over 54.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 78.6% Public insurance 31.8% No insurance 5.8% Uninsured under 19 2.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 341 95.0% 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) 358 99.7% Born in same state 356 99.2% Born in different state 338 94.2% Foreign born 2 0.6% Naturalized citizen 1 0.3% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 63 17.5% French 33 9.2% Italian 25 7%
Ancestry Count % English 3 0.8% Norwegian 2 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.1% Internet access 89.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62553
What city is ZIP code 62553 in?
ZIP code 62553 is primarily assigned to Oconee, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62553 in?
ZIP code 62553 falls within Shelby County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 62553 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 62553 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62553?
The median home value in ZIP code 62553 is $99,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 62553?
ZIP code 62553 has an estimated population of 359 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 62553?
The median household income in ZIP code 62553 is $78,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 62553 in?
ZIP code 62553 observes the CST timezone.
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