62875 ZIP Code — Patoka, IL

Marion County, Illinois

ZIP code 62875 is located in Patoka, Illinois, within Marion County. It covers approximately 71.68 square miles and serves a population of 1,235 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62875

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 $93,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,545. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 44% 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 30 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 62875 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,235

population

71.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62875 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62875

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62875. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Patoka	Acceptable
Patoka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62892 Vernon (3.7 mi) 62807 Alma (7 mi) 62885 Shobonier (7.2 mi) 62870 Odin (7.9 mi) 62882 Sandoval (8.3 mi) 62471 Vandalia (9.1 mi) 62881 Salem (10.6 mi) 62854 Kinmundy (11.9 mi) 62880 Saint Peter (13.4 mi) 62253 Keyesport (13.9 mi) 62801 Centralia (16 mi) 62231 Carlyle (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,235
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	71.68 sq mi
Water area	6.35 sq mi
Latitude	38.7471
Longitude	-89.0578
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	38.7%	50.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	42.0%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,235

Population

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$69,545

Median household income

$34,741

Per capita income

$93,800

Median home value

$735

Median monthly rent

91.2%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

490

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

104

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	304	24.6%
18 and over	931	75.4%
65 and over	273	22.1%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Asian 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,195	94.6%
Two or more races	29	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	28	2.2%
Asian	4	0.3%
Other race	4	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.7%	50.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	42.0%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	22.2%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$69,545

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.6%

$50k–$100k 42.6%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 13.1%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,800
Median rent / month	$735
Owner occupied	91.2%
Renter occupied	8.8%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	81.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	7.2%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	26.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	58.9%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.2%
Electricity	24.4%
Propane / LP gas	26.5%
Wood	4.7%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	291	62.2%
Cohabiting couple	43	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	53	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	81	17.3%
Households with children under 18	157	33.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	182	38.9%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.2%	15.6%
Married	62.6%	57.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.1%	9.7%
Divorced	8.1%	17.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 41.1%

Some college, no degree 28.5%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	1.9%
Kindergarten	18	5.7%
Elementary school	171	54.5%
High school	78	24.8%
College / grad school	41	13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.6%

Transportation & utilities 13.5%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Construction 10.0%

Other services 7.5%

Retail trade 6.8%

Professional & management 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Public administration 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	23.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.1

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 11.4%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 9.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	35.7%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	101	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	44.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.1%
Public insurance	45.4%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,200	97.2%
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)	1,227	99.4%
Born in same state	1,227	99.4%
Born in different state	1,004	81.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.6%
Not a US citizen	4	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	221	17.9%
Italian	198	16%
Arab	89	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	0.6%
German	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62875

What city is ZIP code 62875 in?

ZIP code 62875 is primarily assigned to Patoka, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62875 in?

ZIP code 62875 falls within Marion County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62875 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 62875 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62875?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 62875 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 62875 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62875 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 62875 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 62875 in?

ZIP code 62875 observes the CST timezone.