62674 ZIP Code — Palmyra, IL

Macoupin County, Illinois

ZIP code 62674 is located in Palmyra, Illinois, within Macoupin County. It covers approximately 74.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,398 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62674

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 $101,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,042. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% 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 management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 62674 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.

1,398

population

74.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62674 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62674

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62674. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Palmyra	Acceptable
Palmyra	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62649 Hettick (5.3 mi) 62667 Modesto (5.4 mi) 62044 Greenfield (10 mi) 62640 Girard (10.5 mi) 62630 Chesterfield (10.9 mi) 62626 Carlinville (11.1 mi) 62692 Waverly (13.3 mi) 62638 Franklin (14.6 mi) 62690 Virden (15.8 mi) 62668 Murrayville (15.9 mi) 62081 Rockbridge (16 mi) 62063 Medora (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,398
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	74.77 sq mi
Water area	0.70 sq mi
Latitude	39.4126
Longitude	-90.0106
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	54.6%	44.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	32.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,398

Population

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

$41,042

Median household income

$23,951

Per capita income

$101,000

Median home value

$650

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

575

Housing units

16.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

141

45–54

147

55–59

60–64

65–74

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	330	23.6%
18 and over	1,068	76.4%
65 and over	325	23.2%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,391	99.5%
Two or more races	7	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.6%	44.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	32.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 10.6%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 15.7%

$25k–$35k 14.1%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	15.7%
$25k–$35k	14.1%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$41,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.5%

$50k–$100k 34.1%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 7.3%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,000
Median rent / month	$650
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	25.4%
Single-family detached	73.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	21.8%
1980–1989	3.3%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	24.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	31.3%
3 bedrooms	32.5%
4 bedrooms	24.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	42.7%
2 vehicles	33.7%
3 or more	19.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.0%
Electricity	13.9%
Propane / LP gas	27.9%
Wood	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	282	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	26	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	68	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	141	27.3%
Households with children under 18	129	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	220	42.6%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	26.5%
Married	53.3%	49.0%
Separated	0.0%	2.3%
Widowed	2.7%	7.8%
Divorced	10.5%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 48.2%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	3.8%
Kindergarten	27	7.8%
Elementary school	163	47.2%
High school	69	20.0%
College / grad school	73	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Agriculture & mining 16.1%

Retail trade 12.6%

Construction 10.7%

Public administration 10.3%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Professional & management 5.6%

Other services 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.1%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.7%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	14.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.7

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 38.2%

18 and over 16.2%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 46.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	30.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.9%
Public insurance	56.0%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,329	95.1%
Spanish	2	0.2%
Other Indo-European	2	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,395	99.8%
Born in same state	1,390	99.4%
Born in different state	1,160	83.0%
Foreign born	5	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	316	22.6%
Italian	110	7.9%
Arab	77	5.5%
English	24	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	3	0.2%
Polish	2	0.1%
German	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62674

What city is ZIP code 62674 in?

ZIP code 62674 is primarily assigned to Palmyra, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62674 in?

ZIP code 62674 falls within Macoupin County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62674?

21% of residents in ZIP code 62674 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62674 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 62674 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62674?

The median home value in ZIP code 62674 is $101,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62674?

The median household income in ZIP code 62674 is $41,042, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62674 in?

ZIP code 62674 observes the CST timezone.