62558 ZIP Code — Pawnee, IL

Sangamon County, Illinois

ZIP code 62558 is located in Pawnee, Illinois, within Sangamon County. It covers approximately 93.66 square miles and serves a population of 3,489 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62558

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,657. 35% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62558 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,489

population

93.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62558 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62558

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62558. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pawnee	Acceptable
Pawnee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62517 Bulpitt (5.8 mi) 62530 Divernon (6.9 mi) 62536 Glenarm (7.5 mi) 62563 Rochester (9.3 mi) 62712 Springfield (9.8 mi) 62531 Edinburg (10.7 mi) 62533 Farmersville (10.8 mi) 62629 Chatham (11.6 mi) 62556 Palmer (11.7 mi) 62615 Auburn (11.8 mi) 62690 Virden (12.3 mi) 62546 Morrisonville (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,489
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	93.66 sq mi
Water area	3.10 sq mi
Latitude	39.5864
Longitude	-89.5349
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	35.3%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	28.6%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	5.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,489

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$76,657

Median household income

$39,707

Per capita income

$165,800

Median home value

$840

Median monthly rent

82.5%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

1,388

Housing units

23.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

111

10–14

111

110

15–19

109

141

20–24

140

180

25–34

179

167

35–44

167

324

45–54

323

108

55–59

107

60–64

230

65–74

229

121

75–84

121

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	627	18.0%
18 and over	2,862	82.0%
65 and over	758	21.7%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	3,306	93.9%
Two or more races	155	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	33	0.9%
Black or African American	28	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.3%	41.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	28.6%	22.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	5.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	20.0%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	7.2%
Median income	$76,657

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 33.0%

$200k–$300k 22.4%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,800
Median rent / month	$840
Owner occupied	82.5%
Renter occupied	17.5%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	6.2%
1970–1979	25.4%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	15.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	53.3%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	24.2%
2 vehicles	41.3%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.1%
Electricity	22.9%
Propane / LP gas	9.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	774	52.9%
Cohabiting couple	207	14.1%
Male householder, no spouse	197	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	286	19.5%
Households with children under 18	433	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	485	33.1%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.6%	22.6%
Married	52.1%	54.6%
Separated	0.3%	0.3%
Widowed	3.4%	7.4%
Divorced	10.6%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	23.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	68	9.1%
Kindergarten	44	5.9%
Elementary school	322	43.1%
High school	177	23.7%
College / grad school	136	18.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Public administration 15.9%

Retail trade 13.5%

Transportation & utilities 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Other services 5.7%

Professional & management 5.1%

Construction 4.4%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Manufacturing 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	26.3%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.6%
Government	27.1%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 9.0%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 32.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.6%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	267	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	21.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.5%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,350	96.0%
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)	3,489	100.0%
Born in same state	3,489	100.0%
Born in different state	3,049	87.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	548	15.7%
Italian	345	9.9%
Arab	183	5.2%
English	45	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	20	0.6%
Irish	15	0.4%
Dutch	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62558

What city is ZIP code 62558 in?

ZIP code 62558 is primarily assigned to Pawnee, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62558 in?

ZIP code 62558 falls within Sangamon County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62558 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 62558 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62558 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 62558 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62558 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 62558 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62558?

The median home value in ZIP code 62558 is $165,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 62558 in?

ZIP code 62558 observes the CST timezone.