62675 ZIP Code — Petersburg, IL

Menard County, Illinois

ZIP code 62675 is located in Petersburg, Illinois, within Menard County. It covers approximately 115.01 square miles and serves a population of 5,877 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62675

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 $192,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,291. 41% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62675 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,877

population

115.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62675 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62675

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62675. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Petersburg	Acceptable
Petersburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62688 Tallula (6.4 mi) 62673 Oakford (6.7 mi) 62655 Kilbourne (10 mi) 62642 Greenview (11.1 mi) 62633 Easton (11.4 mi) 62613 Athens (12 mi) 62625 Cantrall (12.9 mi) 62664 Mason City (13.6 mi) 62677 Pleasant Plains (14.6 mi) 62627 Chandlerville (14.7 mi) 62612 Ashland (15.5 mi) 62666 Middletown (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,877
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	115.01 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	40.0487
Longitude	-89.8712
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	30.8%	29.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	36.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	27.3%	30.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.7%	4.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,877

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$83,291

Median household income

$45,475

Per capita income

$192,100

Median home value

$692

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

2,274

Housing units

28.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

171

Under 5

169

172

5–9

169

161

10–14

160

119

15–19

117

160

20–24

159

368

25–34

364

302

35–44

299

385

45–54

381

179

55–59

176

223

60–64

220

449

65–74

443

171

75–84

169

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,150	19.6%
18 and over	4,727	80.4%
65 and over	1,423	24.2%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Two or more races 2.7%

Asian 0.5%

Black or African American 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,675	96.5%
Two or more races	158	2.7%
Asian	29	0.5%
Black or African American	15	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.8%	29.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	36.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	27.3%	30.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.7%	4.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 26.6%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	26.6%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$83,291

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 22.3%

$200k–$300k 22.2%

$300k–$500k 19.2%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,100
Median rent / month	$692
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	11.0%
Single-family detached	87.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	24.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.5%
Electricity	17.1%
Propane / LP gas	21.0%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,422	56.8%
Cohabiting couple	138	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	378	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	565	22.6%
Households with children under 18	717	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	976	39.0%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.6%	17.1%
Married	63.3%	58.5%
Separated	0.2%	0.8%
Widowed	3.5%	11.4%
Divorced	9.3%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 31.4%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.6%

Graduate / professional 11.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	28.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	5.8%
Kindergarten	113	9.9%
Elementary school	460	40.1%
High school	212	18.5%
College / grad school	295	25.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Retail trade 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Public administration 8.8%

Professional & management 8.2%

Finance & real estate 8.0%

Construction 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Other services 5.2%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Information 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.9%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.0%
Production & transportation	11.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.9%
Government	24.8%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 11.9%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 13.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	34.0%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	619	13.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	27.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.6%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,537	94.2%
Spanish	28	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	24	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,806	98.8%
Born in same state	5,780	98.3%
Born in different state	4,949	84.2%
Foreign born	26	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	71	1.2%
Not a US citizen	47	66.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	875	14.9%
Italian	607	10.3%
Arab	396	6.7%
English	53	0.9%
Norwegian	36	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	26	0.4%
Polish	21	0.4%
German	7	0.1%
Irish	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62675

What city is ZIP code 62675 in?

ZIP code 62675 is primarily assigned to Petersburg, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62675 in?

ZIP code 62675 falls within Menard County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62675 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 62675 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62675 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 62675 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62675?

The median home value in ZIP code 62675 is $192,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 62675?

ZIP code 62675 has an estimated population of 5,877 residents, with a density of 51 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62675 in?

ZIP code 62675 observes the CST timezone.