62879 ZIP Code — Sailor Springs, IL
Clay County, Illinois
ZIP code 62879 is located in Sailor Springs, Illinois, within Clay County. It covers approximately 0.12 square miles and serves a population of 46 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.
46
population
0.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62879 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62879
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62879. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sailor Springs | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 46 |
| Population density | 383 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.7664 |
| Longitude | -88.3585 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 618 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.3% | 46.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 61.7% | 32.9% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 16.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.9% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
46
Population
383
People per sq mi
45.8
Median age
$58,750
Median household income
$21,941
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
81.3%
Home ownership
27.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
15
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
1
1
5–9
1
1
10–14
1
3
20–24
3
3
25–34
2
1
35–44
1
3
45–54
3
3
55–59
2
2
60–64
2
2
65–74
2
3
75–84
2
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7 | 15.2% |
| 18 and over | 39 | 84.8% |
| 65 and over | 11 | 23.9% |
| Median age | 45.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
Two or more races
2.1%
Other race
2.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 93.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 2.1% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 1 | 2.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.3% | 46.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 61.7% | 32.9% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 16.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.9% | 8.8% |
$15k–$25k
12.5%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
25.0%
$50k–$75k
12.5%
$75k–$100k
31.3%
$100k–$150k
12.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 12.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 25.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 31.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.5% |
| Median income | $58,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
84.6%
$100k–$150k
15.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 81.3% |
| Renter occupied | 18.8% |
| Vacant | 11.1% |
| Single-family detached | 44.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 50.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.31 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 38.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.3% |
| 3 or more | 25.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.5% |
| Electricity | 18.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 68.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4 | 25.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6 | 37.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5 | 31.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1 | 6.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9 | 56.3% |
| Average household size | 2.88 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 52.6% | 40.0% |
| Married | 31.6% | 15.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 25.0% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 20.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
60.6%
Some college, no degree
27.3%
Associate's degree
6.1%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1 | 11.1% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 4 | 44.4% |
| High school | 2 | 22.2% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 22.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
50.0%
Retail trade
37.5%
Construction
12.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 12.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.3% |
| Production & transportation | 81.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
27.3%
Under 18 years
100.0%
18 and over
17.9%
Married-couple families
25.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 68.8% |
| Retirement income | 12.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 25.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 31.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| High blood pressure | 36.7% |
| High cholesterol | 35.0% |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 30.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.7% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.8% |
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 29.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.8% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 12.4% |
| No health insurance | 12.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.5% |
| Visited dentist | 59.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 18.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 and over | 81.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 30.4% |
| Public insurance | 58.7% |
| No insurance | 26.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 43 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 1 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 1 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 46 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 45 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 43 | 93.5% |
| Foreign born | 1 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 16 | 34.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 8 | 17.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.8% |
| Internet access | 87.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62879
What city is ZIP code 62879 in?
ZIP code 62879 is primarily assigned to Sailor Springs, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62879 in?
ZIP code 62879 falls within Clay County, Illinois.
Does ZIP code 62879 have a large retiree population?
69% of households in ZIP code 62879 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62879?
27% of residents in ZIP code 62879 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 62879 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 62879 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 62879?
ZIP code 62879 has an estimated population of 46 residents, with a density of 371 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 62879 in?
ZIP code 62879 observes the CST timezone.