Richland County, IL ZIP Codes
Illinois (IL) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
15,796
population (2021)
-2.7%
pop change since 2010
17159
FIPS code
Richland County ZIP code map
About Richland County
Richland County is located in Illinois and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 15,796 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.7% from 16,233 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Richland County is 17159.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 15,796 |
| 2010 population | 16,233 |
| Change | -2.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| FIPS code | 17159 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Richland County
ZIP codes for Richland County, IL (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62419 | Calhoun | Richland | View map |
| 62421 | Claremont | Richland | View map |
| 62425 | Dundas | Richland | View map |
| 62450 | Olney | Richland | View map |
| 62452 | Parkersburg | Richland | View map |
| 62868 | Noble | Richland | View map |
Demographics & statistics
15,865
Population
42.9
Median age
$64,258
Median household income
$31,072
Per capita income
$89,683
Median home value
$645
Median monthly rent
86.0%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
5,686
Housing units
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
463
Under 5
414
493
5–9
442
595
10–14
533
505
15–19
453
482
20–24
431
948
25–34
849
1,011
35–44
905
980
45–54
877
654
55–59
585
546
60–64
489
905
65–74
810
607
75–84
544
181
85+
163
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,616 | 21.5% |
| 18 and over | 12,249 | 78.5% |
| 65 and over | 3,210 | 21.2% |
| Median age | 42.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.9%
Two or more races
2.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2%
Other race
1.6%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,041 | 92.9% |
| Two or more races | 421 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 331 | 2% |
| Other race | 254 | 1.6% |
| Black or African American | 97 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
18.0%
$50k–$75k
18.7%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
22.8%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k+
3.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.7% |
| $200k+ | 3.3% |
| Median income | $64,258 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
26.2%
$50k–$100k
28.4%
$100k–$150k
14.6%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k–$300k
19.1%
$300k–$500k
4.2%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $89,683 |
| Median rent / month | $645 |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% |
| Vacant | 16.6% |
| Single-family detached | 74.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 22.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.2% |
| 3 or more | 33.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.9% |
| Electricity | 19.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 23.8% |
| Wood | 6.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,139 | 58.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 442 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,319 | 16.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,654 | 17.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,969 | 28.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,272 | 34.1% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.4% | 11.8% |
| Married | 56.5% | 64.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 11.2% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 12.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.4%
HS graduate
27.6%
Some college, no degree
25.3%
Associate's degree
23.5%
Bachelor's degree
8.8%
Graduate / professional
6.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 365 | 13.7% |
| Kindergarten | 200 | 9.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,513 | 49.2% |
| High school | 755 | 17.4% |
| College / grad school | 601 | 10.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Retail trade
18.9%
Manufacturing
16.9%
Agriculture & mining
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Other services
5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Construction
5.2%
Professional & management
4.3%
Public administration
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.5% |
| Service | 13.9% |
| Sales & office | 19.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.3% |
| Production & transportation | 22.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.0% |
| Government | 10.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.1% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.5 |
Poverty
All people
9.7%
Under 18 years
12.3%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
53.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.2% |
| Retirement income | 22.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.1% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 27.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 64.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,090 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 12.8% |
| 65 and over | 36.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.8% |
| Public insurance | 38.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,988 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 280 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 173 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 92 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 15 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,598 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 15,566 | 99.3% |
| Born in different state | 12,243 | 81.3% |
| Foreign born | 32 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 267 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 126 | 24.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,786 | 11.3% |
| French | 1,445 | 9.1% |
| Arab | 1,429 | 9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 207 | 1.3% |
| Polish | 131 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 45 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.4% |
| Internet access | 90.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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