62970 ZIP Code — Olmsted, IL

Pulaski County, Illinois

ZIP code 62970 is located in Olmsted, Illinois, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 30.87 square miles and serves a population of 405 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62970

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 $152,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $48,333. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 20% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 30% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 62970 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

405

population

30.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62970 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62970

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62970. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Olmsted	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62992 Ullin (4.8 mi) 62996 Villa Ridge (5.5 mi) 62976 Pulaski (6.2 mi) 62941 Grand Chain (7.5 mi) 62964 Mounds (8.1 mi) 62963 Mound City (8.8 mi) 42024 Barlow (9.9 mi) 42056 La Center (9.9 mi) 62988 Tamms (10.1 mi) 62923 Cypress (10.4 mi) 62956 Karnak (10.5 mi) 62926 Dongola (11.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	405
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	30.87 sq mi
Water area	0.73 sq mi
Latitude	37.2078
Longitude	-89.1010
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	49.2%	58.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	31.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	8.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

405

Population

People per sq mi

57.5

Median age

$48,333

Median household income

$24,586

Per capita income

$152,400

Median home value

$536

Median monthly rent

70.8%

Home ownership

29.6%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

251

Housing units

6.2%

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	51	12.6%
18 and over	354	87.4%
65 and over	160	39.5%
Median age	57.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.1%

Black or African American 23.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	304	75.1%
Black or African American	95	23.5%
Two or more races	6	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	58.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	31.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	8.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 9.5%

$10k–$15k 14.3%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$10k–$15k	14.3%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	22.0%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$48,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.0%

$50k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 33.6%

$200k–$300k 12.6%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,400
Median rent / month	$536
Owner occupied	70.8%
Renter occupied	29.2%
Vacant	44.0%
Single-family detached	82.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	18.3%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	22.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.3%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	17.0%
3 bedrooms	65.7%
4 bedrooms	2.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.3%
1 vehicle	36.3%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	18.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.8%
Electricity	42.3%
Propane / LP gas	21.4%
Wood	9.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	48	28.6%
Cohabiting couple	11	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	67	39.9%
Female householder, no spouse	42	25.0%
Households with children under 18	24	14.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	50.6%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.8%	10.1%
Married	33.6%	40.9%
Separated	3.8%	6.7%
Widowed	6.2%	10.1%
Divorced	16.6%	32.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 53.4%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 0.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.7%
Bachelor's or higher	6.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	8.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	28	58.3%
High school	6	12.5%
College / grad school	10	20.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 27.0%

Agriculture & mining 19.9%

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Transportation & utilities 15.6%

Construction 6.4%

Professional & management 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Retail trade 2.1%

Manufacturing 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.9%
Service	27.7%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	24.8%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	48.2%
Government	41.8%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.2%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	20.1%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 29.6%

Under 18 years 33.3%

18 and over 29.1%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.4%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	6.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	34.5%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	32.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	105	29.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	37.0%
Under 18	17.6%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	74.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.2%
Public insurance	66.4%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	390	96.3%
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)	405	100.0%
Born in same state	405	100.0%
Born in different state	240	59.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	58	14.3%
Arab	40	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	58.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62970

What city is ZIP code 62970 in?

ZIP code 62970 is primarily assigned to Olmsted, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62970 in?

ZIP code 62970 falls within Pulaski County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62970 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 62970 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62970?

30% of residents in ZIP code 62970 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62970 have a large veteran population?

30% of civilians in ZIP code 62970 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62970?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 62970 in?

ZIP code 62970 observes the CST timezone.