62870 ZIP Code — Odin, IL

Marion County, Illinois

ZIP code 62870 is located in Odin, Illinois, within Marion County. It covers approximately 39.29 square miles and serves a population of 2,232 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62870

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $52,344. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62870 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,232

population

39.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62870 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62870

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62870. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Odin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62882 Sandoval (3.3 mi) 62881 Salem (7.2 mi) 62875 Patoka (7.9 mi) 62801 Centralia (9.1 mi) 62853 Kell (10.6 mi) 62807 Alma (11 mi) 62892 Vernon (11.7 mi) 62893 Walnut Hill (12.1 mi) 62250 Hoffman (13 mi) 62854 Kinmundy (14.3 mi) 62849 Iuka (14.3 mi) 62231 Carlyle (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,232
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	39.29 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	38.6324
Longitude	-89.0525
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	52.8%	50.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,232

Population

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$52,344

Median household income

$30,275

Per capita income

$118,700

Median home value

$838

Median monthly rent

74.3%

Home ownership

12.0%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

780

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

127

25–34

118

35–44

110

143

45–54

133

107

55–59

60–64

132

65–74

123

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	502	22.5%
18 and over	1,730	77.5%
65 and over	456	20.4%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Black or African American 1.5%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	2,118	93.3%
Two or more races	58	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	37	1.6%
Black or African American	34	1.5%
Other race	21	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	50.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 15.1%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	15.1%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$52,344

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.7%

$50k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,700
Median rent / month	$838
Owner occupied	74.3%
Renter occupied	25.7%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	67.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	25.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	23.7%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	10.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	31.2%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	32.9%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.3%
Electricity	27.8%
Propane / LP gas	33.7%
Wood	2.6%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	406	46.7%
Cohabiting couple	52	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	188	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	223	25.7%
Households with children under 18	281	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	258	29.7%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	20.0%
Married	50.3%	53.4%
Separated	0.0%	6.2%
Widowed	5.8%	11.5%
Divorced	19.8%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 36.1%

Some college, no degree 29.5%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	6.8%
Kindergarten	22	5.3%
Elementary school	232	56.2%
High school	98	23.7%
College / grad school	33	8.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Manufacturing 20.0%

Retail trade 20.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Public administration 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Professional & management 3.9%

Other services 3.6%

Construction 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.1%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	23.6%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	31.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.6%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 12.0%

Under 18 years 19.6%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 10.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	246	14.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	7.8%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	39.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.9%
Public insurance	43.6%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	13.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,074	92.9%
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)	2,226	99.7%
Born in same state	2,206	98.8%
Born in different state	1,709	76.6%
Foreign born	20	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.3%
Not a US citizen	5	83.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	277	12.4%
French	243	10.9%
Arab	202	9.1%
English	25	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	16	0.7%
Irish	13	0.6%
German	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62870

What city is ZIP code 62870 in?

ZIP code 62870 is primarily assigned to Odin, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62870 in?

ZIP code 62870 falls within Marion County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62870?

13% 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 62870 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 62870 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 62870 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 62870 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62870?

The median home value in ZIP code 62870 is $118,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 62870 in?

ZIP code 62870 observes the CST timezone.