62458 ZIP Code — Saint Elmo, IL

Fayette County, Illinois

ZIP code 62458 is located in Saint Elmo, Illinois, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 59.70 square miles and serves a population of 2,275 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62458

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 $94,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,375. 37% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62458 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,275

population

59.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62458 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62458

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62458. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Elmo	Acceptable
Saint Elmo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62418 Brownstown (5.2 mi) 62411 Altamont (6.8 mi) 62414 Beecher City (9.8 mi) 62422 Cowden (12 mi) 62880 Saint Peter (12.1 mi) 62443 Mason (13.4 mi) 62080 Ramsey (13.6 mi) 62473 Watson (13.7 mi) 62426 Edgewood (14 mi) 62431 Herrick (14.7 mi) 62461 Shumway (14.7 mi) 62838 Farina (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,275
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	59.70 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	39.0425
Longitude	-88.8625
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	52.1%	53.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	1.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,275

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$52,375

Median household income

$28,124

Per capita income

$94,900

Median home value

$720

Median monthly rent

89.2%

Home ownership

16.9%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

881

Housing units

12.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

128

35–44

125

209

45–54

204

55–59

60–64

131

65–74

127

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	509	22.4%
18 and over	1,766	77.6%
65 and over	416	18.3%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Asian 1.2%

Two or more races 0.9%

Black or African American 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,211	96.7%
Asian	28	1.2%
Two or more races	21	0.9%
Black or African American	15	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	53.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	1.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 17.6%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	17.6%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$52,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.6%

$50k–$100k 34.5%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 14.7%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,900
Median rent / month	$720
Owner occupied	89.2%
Renter occupied	10.8%
Vacant	14.4%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	12.5%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	28.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	32.5%
3 bedrooms	41.2%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	28.4%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	33.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.9%
Electricity	16.0%
Propane / LP gas	27.6%
Wood	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	436	52.5%
Cohabiting couple	27	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	194	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	174	20.9%
Households with children under 18	233	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	298	35.9%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	22.0%
Married	53.9%	52.5%
Separated	0.1%	0.7%
Widowed	6.1%	11.1%
Divorced	10.0%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	7.1%
Kindergarten	27	4.8%
Elementary school	243	42.9%
High school	142	25.1%
College / grad school	114	20.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Manufacturing 16.2%

Agriculture & mining 13.1%

Retail trade 10.7%

Professional & management 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Other services 4.7%

Construction 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Public administration 2.9%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.0%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	26.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.6%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	12.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 16.9%

Under 18 years 36.3%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 39.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	92	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	18.1%
65 and over	50.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.2%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,162	95.0%
Spanish	5	0.2%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,237	98.3%
Born in same state	2,237	98.3%
Born in different state	2,046	89.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	38	1.7%
Not a US citizen	38	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	302	13.3%
French	234	10.3%
Italian	154	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	12	0.5%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62458

What city is ZIP code 62458 in?

ZIP code 62458 is primarily assigned to Saint Elmo, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62458 in?

ZIP code 62458 falls within Fayette County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62458 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 62458 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62458?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62458?

17% of residents in ZIP code 62458 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62458 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 62458 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 62458 in?

ZIP code 62458 observes the CST timezone.