62359 ZIP Code — Paloma, IL
Adams County, Illinois
ZIP code 62359 is located in Paloma, Illinois, within Adams County. It covers approximately 3.49 square miles and serves a population of 126 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.
126
population
3.49
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62359 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62359
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62359. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Paloma | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 126 |
| Population density | 36 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.49 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.0399 |
| Longitude | -91.2291 |
| 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 | 21.8% | 45.1% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.4% | 33.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 41.8% | 17.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.1% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
126
Population
36
People per sq mi
21.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$22,667
Per capita income
$126,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
31
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
23
15–19
18
13
20–24
10
9
35–44
6
9
45–54
6
8
60–64
6
5
65–74
3
6
75–84
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17 | 13.5% |
| 18 and over | 109 | 86.5% |
| 65 and over | 18 | 14.3% |
| Median age | 21.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 126 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.8% | 45.1% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.4% | 33.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 41.8% | 17.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.1% | 8.8% |
$25k–$35k
25.8%
$35k–$50k
25.8%
$100k–$150k
48.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 25.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 25.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 48.4% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$100k–$150k
74.2%
$150k–$200k
25.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $126,600 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 4.06 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 48.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 100.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.8% |
| 3 or more | 74.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 25.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 31 | 100.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 15 | 48.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8 | 25.8% |
| Average household size | 4.06 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 56.9% | 42.6% |
| Married | 43.1% | 57.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
41.9%
Some college, no degree
33.9%
Associate's degree
24.2%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 41 | 64.1% |
| College / grad school | 23 | 35.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
55.3%
Education & healthcare
35.3%
Information
9.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.3% |
| Service | 55.3% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 64.7% |
| Government | 35.3% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 37.6% |
| Carpool | 62.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.8% |
| Retirement income | 51.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% |
| High blood pressure | 35.0% |
| High cholesterol | 35.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 28.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.2% |
| Binge drinking | 14.9% |
| No physical activity | 23.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.3% |
| Depression | 18.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.9% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.7% |
| Visited dentist | 66.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 15 | 13.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 44.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.7% |
| Public insurance | 14.3% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 126 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 126 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 126 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 111 | 88.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 18 | 14.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 24.6% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62359
What city is ZIP code 62359 in?
ZIP code 62359 is primarily assigned to Paloma, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62359 in?
ZIP code 62359 falls within Adams County, Illinois.
Does ZIP code 62359 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 62359 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62359?
The median home value in ZIP code 62359 is $126,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 62359?
ZIP code 62359 has an estimated population of 126 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 62359 in?
ZIP code 62359 observes the CST timezone.