62555 ZIP Code — Owaneco, IL

Christian County, Illinois

ZIP code 62555 is located in Owaneco, Illinois, within Christian County. It covers approximately 37.09 square miles and serves a population of 1,545 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62555

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 $128,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,800. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62555 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,545

population

37.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62555 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62555

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City	Status
Owaneco	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,545
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	37.09 sq mi
Water area	0.90 sq mi
Latitude	39.4657
Longitude	-89.2176
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.9%	45.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	49.1%	35.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	17.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,545

Population

People per sq mi

39.2

Median age

$74,800

Median household income

$27,641

Per capita income

$128,700

Median home value

$639

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

400

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

112

45–54

127

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	360	23.3%
18 and over	1,185	76.7%
65 and over	157	10.2%
Median age	39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,526	98.8%
Two or more races	19	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.9%	45.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	49.1%	35.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	17.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 0.8%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 24.8%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 8.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	0.8%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	24.8%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	19.0%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	8.1%
Median income	$74,800

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.7%

$50k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 13.9%

$300k–$500k 21.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,700
Median rent / month	$639
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	0.8%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	1.4%
1990–1999	24.4%
1980–1989	2.8%
1970–1979	0.8%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	57.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	38.4%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	3.6%
5+ bedrooms	11.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.7%
2 vehicles	29.2%
3 or more	57.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.9%
Electricity	3.8%
Propane / LP gas	20.0%
Wood	15.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	413	83.3%
Cohabiting couple	21	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	30	6.0%
Female householder, no spouse	32	6.5%
Households with children under 18	197	39.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	108	21.8%
Average household size	3.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.7%	29.2%
Married	71.2%	62.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	5.6%
Divorced	6.9%	2.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 55.0%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.5%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	14.2%
Kindergarten	8	2.0%
Elementary school	175	43.6%
High school	150	37.4%
College / grad school	11	2.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Manufacturing 20.3%

Construction 13.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Professional & management 9.1%

Public administration 7.6%

Retail trade 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Other services 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	20.3%
Production & transportation	18.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 2.5%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.0%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	20.8%
65 and over	56.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.8%
Public insurance	28.7%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,461	94.6%
Spanish	4	0.3%
Other Indo-European	4	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,545	100.0%
Born in same state	1,541	99.7%
Born in different state	1,443	93.4%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	139	9%
French	113	7.3%
Arab	34	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	8	0.5%
English	6	0.4%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.1%
Internet access	99.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62555

What city is ZIP code 62555 in?

ZIP code 62555 is primarily assigned to Owaneco, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62555 in?

ZIP code 62555 falls within Christian County, Illinois.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62555?

The median home value in ZIP code 62555 is $128,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 62555?

ZIP code 62555 has an estimated population of 1,545 residents, with a density of 42 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62555?

The median household income in ZIP code 62555 is $74,800, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62555 in?

ZIP code 62555 observes the CST timezone.