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Richland County
Olney, IL
62450
62450 ZIP Code — Olney, IL
Richland County, Illinois
ZIP code 62450 is located in
Olney ,
Illinois ,
within Richland County .
It covers approximately 157.33 square miles and serves a population of
12,327 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 618 .
About ZIP code 62450
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 $110,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $62,033. SNAP benefit usage at 18% 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 management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 62450 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
12,327
Population density
78 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
159
Geography
Land area
157.33 sq mi
Water area
1.76 sq mi
Latitude
38.7058
Longitude
-88.0906
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
618
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.6%
46.6%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
32.3%
32.7%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
17.6%
17.9%
24.4%
Over $200k
2.5%
2.8%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$62,033
Median household income
$110,200
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,820 22.9% 18 and over 9,507 77.1% 65 and over 2,537 20.6% Median age 43.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.7%
Group Count % White 11,553 91.4% Two or more races 390 3.1% Hispanic or Latino 316 2.5% Other race 239 1.9% Black or African American 94 0.7% Asian 46 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.6%
46.6%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
32.3%
32.7%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
17.6%
17.9%
24.4%
Over $200k
2.5%
2.8%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.9% $10k–$15k 5.1% $15k–$25k 10.4% $25k–$35k 8.8% $35k–$50k 11.8% $50k–$75k 18.6% $75k–$100k 14.5% $100k–$150k 17.9% $150k–$200k 3.9% $200k+ 3.1% Median income $62,033
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $110,200 Median rent / month $724 Owner occupied 69.5% Renter occupied 30.5% Vacant 11.4% Single-family detached 81.5% Large apartment buildings 3.8% Mobile homes 8.5% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.47
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.1% 2000–2009 8.1% 1990–1999 10.1% 1980–1989 11.7% 1970–1979 18.9% 1960–1969 9.9% 1950–1959 14.3% 1940–1949 3.4% 1939 or earlier 19.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.5% 1 bedroom 7.5% 2 bedrooms 31.5% 3 bedrooms 43.9% 4 bedrooms 13.4% 5+ bedrooms 3.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.4% 1 vehicle 35.3% 2 vehicles 32.3% 3 or more 24.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 64.0% Electricity 20.8% Propane / LP gas 12.6% Wood 2.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,263 44.2% Cohabiting couple 370 7.2% Male householder, no spouse 1,088 21.2% Female householder, no spouse 1,400 27.3% Households with children under 18 1,564 30.5% Households with seniors (65+) 1,796 35.1% Average household size 2.34
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.5% 22.9% Married 48.0% 45.5% Separated 2.1% 1.1% Widowed 4.4% 10.3% Divorced 12.9% 20.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.3%
Graduate / professional
6.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.5% Bachelor's or higher 20.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 246 8.8% Kindergarten 150 5.4% Elementary school 1,185 42.5% High school 655 23.5% College / grad school 553 19.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Agriculture & mining
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Professional & management
3.5%
Public administration
2.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.6% Service 19.8% Sales & office 19.4% Natural resources & construction 6.7% Production & transportation 24.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.1% Government 10.6% Self-employed 7.2% Unpaid family workers 0.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.2% Carpool 7.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.5% Work from home 6.4% Other means 0.6% Avg commute (minutes) 18.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
21.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.4% Retirement income 24.5% Supplemental Security 7.5% Cash public assistance 1.4% Food stamps / SNAP 18.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.3% High blood pressure 37.0% High cholesterol 35.0% Diabetes 11.7% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 30.6% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 9.4% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.0% Binge drinking 14.0% No physical activity 27.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.3% Depression 18.5% Fair or poor health 17.3% Poor mental health 13.5% Poor physical health 11.9% No health insurance 11.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.6% Visited dentist 60.0% Cholesterol screening 89.0% Teeth loss 17.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 937 9.9%
Disability % Any disability 18.0% Under 18 2.4% 18–64 years 17.9% 65 and over 36.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.8% Public insurance 47.6% No insurance 4.7% Uninsured under 19 2.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 11,687 94.8% Spanish 269 2.3% Other Indo-European 162 1.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 92 0.8% Other languages 15 0.1%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 12,073 97.9% Born in same state 12,042 97.7% Born in different state 9,386 76.1% Foreign born 31 0.3% Naturalized citizen 254 2.1% Not a US citizen 114 44.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 1,350 11% Arab 1,142 9.3% French 1,021 8.3%
Ancestry Count % English 167 1.4% Polish 90 0.7% Irish 45 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.5% Internet access 92.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62450
What city is ZIP code 62450 in?
ZIP code 62450 is primarily assigned to Olney, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62450 in?
ZIP code 62450 falls within Richland County, Illinois.
Does ZIP code 62450 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 62450 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62450?
The median home value in ZIP code 62450 is $110,200.
Does ZIP code 62450 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 62450 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 62450?
ZIP code 62450 has an estimated population of 12,327 residents, with a density of 78 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 62450 in?
ZIP code 62450 observes the CST timezone.
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