62874 ZIP Code — Orient, IL

Franklin County, Illinois

ZIP code 62874 is located in Orient, Illinois, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 1.61 square miles and serves a population of 335 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62874

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 $48,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,500. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 62874 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

335

population

1.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62874 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62874

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62874. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Orient	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62819 Buckner (3.9 mi) 62999 Zeigler (4.5 mi) 62896 West Frankfort (4.6 mi) 62822 Christopher (5.4 mi) 62983 Royalton (6.5 mi) 62865 Mulkeytown (6.8 mi) 62812 Benton (7 mi) 62951 Johnston City (7.2 mi) 62948 Herrin (8.7 mi) 62933 Energy (11 mi) 62918 Carterville (11.7 mi) 62884 Sesser (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	335
Population density	208 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	1.61 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.9233
Longitude	-88.9771
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	62.8%	55.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	29.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	1.5%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

335

Population

208

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$38,500

Median household income

$22,162

Per capita income

$48,100

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

84.1%

Home ownership

21.9%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

160

Housing units

5.3%

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	47	14.0%
18 and over	288	86.0%
65 and over	78	23.3%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	321	95.3%
Two or more races	12	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.6%
Other race	2	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.8%	55.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	29.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	1.5%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 13.4%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 22.0%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.4%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	22.0%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	2.4%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
Median income	$38,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 54.3%

$50k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k–$300k 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$48,100
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	84.1%
Renter occupied	15.9%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	92.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	4.8%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	3.8%
1960–1969	1.6%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	16.1%
1939 or earlier	45.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	65.6%
3 bedrooms	18.3%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.0%
1 vehicle	32.9%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	17.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.4%
Electricity	45.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Wood	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	58	35.4%
Cohabiting couple	21	12.8%
Male householder, no spouse	38	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	47	28.7%
Households with children under 18	35	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	59	36.0%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.7%	24.2%
Married	42.9%	40.3%
Separated	4.8%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	12.8%
Divorced	15.6%	22.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 45.2%

Some college, no degree 28.1%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 3.0%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	5.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	31	62.0%
High school	10	20.0%
College / grad school	9	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 27.7%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Professional & management 12.8%

Education & healthcare 12.8%

Transportation & utilities 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Construction 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Public administration 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	7.4%
Service	32.4%
Sales & office	24.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.2%
Government	7.4%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.3%
Carpool	22.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.3%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.9

Poverty

All people 21.9%

Under 18 years 22.2%

18 and over 21.9%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	60.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	44.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.7%
Public insurance	46.9%
No insurance	12.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	327	97.6%
Spanish	2	0.6%
Other Indo-European	2	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	335	100.0%
Born in same state	333	99.4%
Born in different state	276	82.4%
Foreign born	2	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	69	20.6%
Italian	29	8.7%
Arab	21	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	4	1.2%
Dutch	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.0%
Internet access	84.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62874

What city is ZIP code 62874 in?

ZIP code 62874 is primarily assigned to Orient, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62874 in?

ZIP code 62874 falls within Franklin County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62874?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62874?

22% of residents in ZIP code 62874 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62874 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 62874 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 62874 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 62874 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 62874 in?

ZIP code 62874 observes the CST timezone.