62556 ZIP Code — Palmer, IL

Christian County, Illinois

ZIP code 62556 is located in Palmer, Illinois, within Christian County. It covers approximately 23.07 square miles and serves a population of 321 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62556

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 $85,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,731. 55% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62556 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

321

population

23.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62556 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62556

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62556. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Palmer	Acceptable
Palmer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62546 Morrisonville (3.2 mi) 62568 Taylorville (6.8 mi) 62517 Bulpitt (8.7 mi) 62538 Harvel (10.8 mi) 62558 Pawnee (11.7 mi) 62083 Rosamond (11.8 mi) 62075 Nokomis (12.8 mi) 62557 Pana (12.9 mi) 62533 Farmersville (13.3 mi) 62531 Edinburg (13.5 mi) 62567 Stonington (15.2 mi) 62572 Waggoner (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	321
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	23.07 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.4731
Longitude	-89.3707
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	45.4%	45.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	35.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	17.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

321

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$51,731

Median household income

$31,404

Per capita income

$85,000

Median home value

$594

Median monthly rent

89.7%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

130

Housing units

14.0%

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	61	19.0%
18 and over	260	81.0%
65 and over	85	26.5%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	321	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	45.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	35.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	17.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 16.9%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	16.9%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$51,731

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.4%

$50k–$100k 32.0%

$100k–$150k 27.9%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k–$300k 6.6%

$300k–$500k 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,000
Median rent / month	$594
Owner occupied	89.7%
Renter occupied	10.3%
Vacant	5.6%
Single-family detached	91.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	0.7%
1990–1999	1.4%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	29.2%
1960–1969	1.4%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	9.7%
1939 or earlier	44.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	33.3%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	39.7%
2 vehicles	26.5%
3 or more	30.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.4%
Electricity	22.1%
Propane / LP gas	16.9%
Wood	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	83	61.0%
Cohabiting couple	4	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	13	9.6%
Female householder, no spouse	36	26.5%
Households with children under 18	36	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	71	52.2%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.7%	21.9%
Married	63.3%	52.6%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.7%	22.6%
Divorced	10.8%	2.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 49.6%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	4.8%
Kindergarten	4	4.8%
Elementary school	37	44.6%
High school	22	26.5%
College / grad school	16	19.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.7%

Public administration 13.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Agriculture & mining 8.3%

Retail trade 8.3%

Other services 7.6%

Manufacturing 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Professional & management 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Construction 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.8%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	4.2%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.7%
Government	26.4%
Self-employed	13.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 13.1%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 29.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.1%
Retirement income	39.0%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	2.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	16.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.7%
Public insurance	45.2%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	317	98.8%
Spanish	11	3.5%
Other Indo-European	9	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	321	100.0%
Born in same state	321	100.0%
Born in different state	287	89.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	68	21.2%
Italian	38	11.8%
Arab	17	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	5	1.6%
English	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62556

What city is ZIP code 62556 in?

ZIP code 62556 is primarily assigned to Palmer, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62556 in?

ZIP code 62556 falls within Christian County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62556 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 62556 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62556 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 62556 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 62556 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 62556 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62556?

14% 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 62556 in?

ZIP code 62556 observes the CST timezone.