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Washington County
Richview, IL
62877
62877 ZIP Code — Richview, IL
Washington County, Illinois
ZIP code 62877 is located in
Richview ,
Illinois ,
within Washington County .
It covers approximately 31.70 square miles and serves a population of
441 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 618 .
About ZIP code 62877
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 $98,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $70,795. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 62877 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
441
Population density
14 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
189
Geography
Land area
31.70 sq mi
Water area
0.08 sq mi
Latitude
38.3949
Longitude
-89.2273
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
618
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.7%
38.1%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
39.2%
37.5%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
18.1%
22.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
1.0%
1.9%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$70,795
Median household income
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 92 20.9% 18 and over 349 79.1% 65 and over 121 27.4% Median age 46.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.4%
Group Count % White 426 95.3% Two or more races 13 2.9% Hispanic or Latino 6 1.3% Black or African American 2 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.7%
38.1%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
39.2%
37.5%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
18.1%
22.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
1.0%
1.9%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.7% $10k–$15k 5.5% $15k–$25k 8.2% $25k–$35k 3.3% $35k–$50k 20.8% $50k–$75k 13.7% $75k–$100k 19.7% $100k–$150k 16.4% $150k–$200k 7.7% $200k+ 2.2% Median income $70,795
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $98,200 Median rent / month $850 Owner occupied 91.8% Renter occupied 8.2% Vacant 14.9% Single-family detached 83.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 16.3% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.27
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.4% 2000–2009 9.3% 1990–1999 16.3% 1980–1989 8.8% 1970–1979 28.4% 1960–1969 11.2% 1950–1959 3.3% 1940–1949 3.7% 1939 or earlier 17.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.5% 2 bedrooms 22.8% 3 bedrooms 48.4% 4 bedrooms 14.9% 5+ bedrooms 13.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.3% 1 vehicle 24.6% 2 vehicles 33.9% 3 or more 38.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 33.3% Electricity 29.5% Propane / LP gas 27.9% Fuel oil 4.4% Wood 3.3% Solar 1.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 117 63.9% Cohabiting couple 6 3.3% Male householder, no spouse 34 18.6% Female householder, no spouse 26 14.2% Households with children under 18 59 32.2% Households with seniors (65+) 76 41.5% Average household size 2.41
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 21.5% 10.7% Married 63.1% 70.4% Separated 1.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.1% 7.7% Divorced 12.3% 11.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.5% Bachelor's or higher 23.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 6 6.8% Kindergarten 2 2.3% Elementary school 40 45.5% High school 20 22.7% College / grad school 20 22.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.1%
Transportation & utilities
13.8%
Agriculture & mining
7.2%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.1%
Public administration
2.6%
Professional & management
0.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.3% Service 13.8% Sales & office 10.8% Natural resources & construction 9.2% Production & transportation 33.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.6% Government 11.8% Self-employed 3.6% Unpaid family workers 1.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 73.6% Carpool 12.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 8.3% Other means 5.7% Avg commute (minutes) 34.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.8%
Female-led households
57.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 43.2% Retirement income 24.0% Supplemental Security 9.3% Cash public assistance 2.2% Food stamps / SNAP 8.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.0% High blood pressure 34.2% High cholesterol 34.7% Diabetes 10.3% Heart disease 6.9% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 27.9% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 7.9% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.4% Binge drinking 15.6% No physical activity 24.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.2% Depression 18.1% Fair or poor health 14.4% Poor mental health 13.1% Poor physical health 10.4% No health insurance 10.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.0% Visited dentist 63.9% Cholesterol screening 89.4% Teeth loss 14.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 48 13.8%
Disability % Any disability 18.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 10.1% 65 and over 49.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.7% Public insurance 51.9% No insurance 2.7% Uninsured under 19 2.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 415 94.1% 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) 441 100.0% Born in same state 441 100.0% Born in different state 356 80.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 80 18.1% French 40 9.1%
Ancestry Count % Arab 29 6.6% English 5 1.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.5% Internet access 92.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62877
What city is ZIP code 62877 in?
ZIP code 62877 is primarily assigned to Richview, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62877 in?
ZIP code 62877 falls within Washington County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 62877 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 62877 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 62877 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 62877 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 62877 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 62877 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 62877 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 62877 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 62877 in?
ZIP code 62877 observes the CST timezone.
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