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Wayne County
Rinard, IL
62878
62878 ZIP Code — Rinard, IL
Wayne County, Illinois
ZIP code 62878 is located in
Rinard ,
Illinois ,
within Wayne County .
It covers approximately 33.43 square miles and serves a population of
250 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 618 .
About ZIP code 62878
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 $92,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $46,295. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 36% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.
Overall, ZIP code 62878 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
250
Population density
7 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
191
Geography
Land area
33.43 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
38.5827
Longitude
-88.4680
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
618
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.1%
50.3%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
42.9%
35.1%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
13.5%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.1%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$46,295
Median household income
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 34 13.6% 18 and over 216 86.4% 65 and over 89 35.6% Median age 55.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.8%
Group Count % White 248 99.2% Black or African American 2 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.1%
50.3%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
42.9%
35.1%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
13.5%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.1%
8.8%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 11.3% $15k–$25k 16.3% $25k–$35k 5.7% $35k–$50k 26.2% $50k–$75k 31.9% $75k–$100k 5.0% $200k+ 3.5% Median income $46,295
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $92,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 94.3% Renter occupied 5.7% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 71.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 28.4% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 1.77
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 28.4% 1980–1989 11.3% 1970–1979 0.0% 1960–1969 14.9% 1950–1959 5.7% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 39.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 50.4% 3 bedrooms 46.1% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 3.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 42.6% 2 vehicles 37.6% 3 or more 19.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 5.0% Electricity 19.9% Propane / LP gas 71.6% Fuel oil 3.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 51 36.2% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 55 39.0% Female householder, no spouse 35 24.8% Households with children under 18 17 12.1% Households with seniors (65+) 56 39.7% Average household size 1.77
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.5% 48.2% Married 44.1% 45.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 11.8% 0.0% Divorced 23.6% 6.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
14.4%
Graduate / professional
2.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.5% Bachelor's or higher 21.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 13 38.2% High school 21 61.8% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
37.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.2% Service 13.6% Sales & office 5.9% Natural resources & construction 11.0% Production & transportation 37.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 100.0% Government 0.0% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 58.5% Carpool 37.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.2% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 28.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.5% Retirement income 16.3% Supplemental Security 5.0% Cash public assistance 5.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.6% High blood pressure 36.1% High cholesterol 35.2% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 7.7% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 29.2% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.1% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.4% Binge drinking 15.2% No physical activity 27.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.6% Depression 19.1% Fair or poor health 16.9% Poor mental health 13.9% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 11.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.2% Visited dentist 58.4% Cholesterol screening 88.8% Teeth loss 17.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 48 22.2%
Disability % Any disability 25.6% Under 18 5.9% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 69.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.2% Public insurance 42.0% No insurance 13.2% Uninsured under 19 14.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 250 100.0% 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) 241 96.4% Born in same state 241 96.4% Born in different state 198 79.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 9 3.6% Not a US citizen 5 55.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 28 11.2% English 9 3.6%
Ancestry Count % Italian 7 2.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 56.4% Internet access 83.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62878
What city is ZIP code 62878 in?
ZIP code 62878 is primarily assigned to Rinard, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62878 in?
ZIP code 62878 falls within Wayne County, Illinois.
Does ZIP code 62878 have an older population?
36% of residents in ZIP code 62878 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 62878 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 62878 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 62878 have a large veteran population?
22% of civilians in ZIP code 62878 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 62878 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 62878 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 62878 in?
ZIP code 62878 observes the CST timezone.
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