62360 ZIP Code — Payson, IL

Adams County, Illinois

ZIP code 62360 is located in Payson, Illinois, within Adams County. It covers approximately 37.27 square miles and serves a population of 1,898 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62360

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 $116,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,688. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62360 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,898

population

37.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62360 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62360

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62360. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Payson	Acceptable
Payson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62305 Quincy (7.5 mi) 62343 Hull (7.7 mi) 62365 Plainville (8.1 mi) 62301 Quincy (9.2 mi) 63401 Hannibal (10.4 mi) 62347 Liberty (11.1 mi) 62338 Fowler (12.2 mi) 63461 Palmyra (12.3 mi) 62345 Kinderhook (12.4 mi) 63471 Taylor (12.8 mi) 62312 Barry (16.5 mi) 62356 New Canton (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,898
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	37.27 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.8160
Longitude	-91.3015
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	36.9%	45.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	33.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	27.1%	17.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	4.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,898

Population

People per sq mi

34.2

Median age

$62,688

Median household income

$28,119

Per capita income

$116,800

Median home value

$783

Median monthly rent

87.9%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

708

Housing units

31.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

113

5–9

124

10–14

15–19

20–24

116

25–34

128

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	610	32.1%
18 and over	1,288	67.9%
65 and over	315	16.6%
Median age	34.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Asian 1.5%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,847	96.2%
Asian	28	1.5%
Two or more races	23	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	22	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.9%	45.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	33.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	27.1%	17.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	4.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 17.9%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	17.9%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	21.8%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$62,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.2%

$50k–$100k 30.8%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 11.6%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,800
Median rent / month	$783
Owner occupied	87.9%
Renter occupied	12.1%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	88.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.4%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	32.2%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	16.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	16.3%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	27.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.3%
1 vehicle	21.1%
2 vehicles	51.1%
3 or more	27.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.5%
Electricity	25.7%
Propane / LP gas	20.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	359	53.7%
Cohabiting couple	52	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	78	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	180	26.9%
Households with children under 18	207	30.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	231	34.5%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	20.7%
Married	62.5%	52.1%
Separated	0.3%	0.7%
Widowed	1.7%	20.4%
Divorced	7.6%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 35.6%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 22.0%

Graduate / professional 9.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	31.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	2.4%
Kindergarten	59	11.8%
Elementary school	264	52.8%
High school	109	21.8%
College / grad school	56	11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Retail trade 12.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Construction 9.7%

Public administration 5.0%

Wholesale trade 4.9%

Professional & management 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Other services 3.6%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.5%
Service	22.9%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.7%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 7.0%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 31.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.2%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	103	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	8.5%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	36.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.3%
Public insurance	34.8%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,721	90.7%
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)	1,895	99.8%
Born in same state	1,894	99.8%
Born in different state	1,663	87.6%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	273	14.4%
Arab	137	7.2%
Italian	98	5.2%
English	9	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	7	0.4%
German	3	0.2%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62360

What city is ZIP code 62360 in?

ZIP code 62360 is primarily assigned to Payson, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62360 in?

ZIP code 62360 falls within Adams County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62360 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 62360 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 62360 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 62360 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62360 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 62360 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62360?

The median home value in ZIP code 62360 is $116,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 62360 in?

ZIP code 62360 observes the CST timezone.