62871 ZIP Code — Omaha, IL

Gallatin County, Illinois

ZIP code 62871 is located in Omaha, Illinois, within Gallatin County. It covers approximately 54.81 square miles and serves a population of 620 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62871

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,200. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 62871 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

620

population

54.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62871 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62871

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62871. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Omaha	Acceptable
Omaha	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62979 Ridgway (5 mi) 62869 Norris City (6.8 mi) 62867 New Haven (8.9 mi) 62930 Eldorado (10 mi) 62954 Junction (11.9 mi) 62934 Equality (12.3 mi) 62817 Broughton (14.2 mi) 62984 Shawneetown (14.4 mi) 62977 Raleigh (15.5 mi) 62821 Carmi (16.2 mi) 62835 Enfield (16.6 mi) 62946 Harrisburg (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	620
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	54.81 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	37.8678
Longitude	-88.2603
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	31.5%	53.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	49.1%	30.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	12.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

620

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$76,200

Median household income

$33,650

Per capita income

$88,600

Median home value

$575

Median monthly rent

90.9%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

245

Housing units

15.3%

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	150	24.2%
18 and over	470	75.8%
65 and over	157	25.3%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.7%

Two or more races 10.3%

Group	Count	%
White	556	89.7%
Two or more races	64	10.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.5%	53.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	49.1%	30.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	12.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 11.6%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 4.7%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.6%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	4.7%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	25.9%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$76,200

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.9%

$50k–$100k 46.9%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k–$300k 11.4%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,600
Median rent / month	$575
Owner occupied	90.9%
Renter occupied	9.1%
Vacant	12.8%
Single-family detached	81.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	16.9%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	11.3%
1939 or earlier	15.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	10.9%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	38.0%
4 bedrooms	20.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.8%
1 vehicle	36.6%
2 vehicles	16.4%
3 or more	36.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.3%
Electricity	17.2%
Propane / LP gas	31.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	122	52.6%
Cohabiting couple	5	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	47	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	58	25.0%
Households with children under 18	67	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	104	44.8%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.0%	10.1%
Married	50.4%	58.0%
Separated	0.4%	1.0%
Widowed	9.6%	20.8%
Divorced	6.7%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 28.6%

Associate's degree 17.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	2.0%
Kindergarten	4	2.7%
Elementary school	77	52.4%
High school	28	19.0%
College / grad school	35	23.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.0%

Transportation & utilities 15.4%

Wholesale trade 10.9%

Retail trade 10.5%

Construction 10.1%

Agriculture & mining 8.1%

Education & healthcare 6.5%

Public administration 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Other services 3.6%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Professional & management 2.4%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.1%
Service	5.7%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	49.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.3%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.1%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 8.0%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 21.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.9%
Retirement income	34.5%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.5%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	21.4%
65 and over	43.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.9%
Public insurance	52.4%
No insurance	0.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	578	93.2%
Spanish	5	0.9%
Other Indo-European	5	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	617	99.5%
Born in same state	617	99.5%
Born in different state	393	63.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	45	7.3%
Arab	25	4%
Italian	18	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	1.5%
Norwegian	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62871

What city is ZIP code 62871 in?

ZIP code 62871 is primarily assigned to Omaha, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62871 in?

ZIP code 62871 falls within Gallatin County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62871 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 62871 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 62871 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 62871 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62871 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 62871 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62871?

The median home value in ZIP code 62871 is $88,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 62871 in?

ZIP code 62871 observes the CST timezone.