62880 ZIP Code — Saint Peter, IL

Fayette County, Illinois

ZIP code 62880 is located in Saint Peter, Illinois, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 41.80 square miles and serves a population of 636 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62880

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $127,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($65,208) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 62880 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

636

population

41.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62880 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62880

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62880. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Peter	Acceptable
Saint Peter	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62838 Farina (7.1 mi) 62854 Kinmundy (8.2 mi) 62807 Alma (8.3 mi) 62426 Edgewood (10.4 mi) 62418 Brownstown (10.5 mi) 62892 Vernon (12 mi) 62458 Saint Elmo (12.1 mi) 62471 Vandalia (12.1 mi) 62885 Shobonier (12.6 mi) 62875 Patoka (13.4 mi) 62443 Mason (13.6 mi) 62881 Salem (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	636
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	41.80 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.8681
Longitude	-88.8640
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	41.5%	53.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

636

Population

People per sq mi

52.8

Median age

$65,208

Median household income

$42,192

Per capita income

$127,600

Median home value

$575

Median monthly rent

89.5%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

264

Housing units

28.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	130	20.4%
18 and over	506	79.6%
65 and over	181	28.5%
Median age	52.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%

Two or more races 8.2%

Group	Count	%
White	584	91.8%
Two or more races	52	8.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	53.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 18.5%

$50k–$75k 24.7%

$75k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 9.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	18.5%
$50k–$75k	24.7%
$75k–$100k	4.5%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	9.8%
Median income	$65,208

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.1%

$50k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 0.8%

$300k–$500k 13.6%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,600
Median rent / month	$575
Owner occupied	89.5%
Renter occupied	10.5%
Vacant	2.4%
Single-family detached	85.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.9%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	17.0%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	3.1%
1960–1969	21.4%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	10.5%
1939 or earlier	18.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	33.7%
3 bedrooms	41.5%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	48.1%
2 vehicles	32.8%
3 or more	13.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.2%
Electricity	5.6%
Propane / LP gas	35.2%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	162	56.4%
Cohabiting couple	10	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	49	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	66	23.0%
Households with children under 18	72	25.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	129	44.9%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	5.7%
Married	55.2%	63.2%
Separated	1.0%	9.7%
Widowed	11.4%	14.2%
Divorced	4.4%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.1%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 30.4%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 13.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	28.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	12.1%
Kindergarten	7	6.5%
Elementary school	52	48.6%
High school	29	27.1%
College / grad school	6	5.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 14.4%

Construction 13.4%

Education & healthcare 13.4%

Finance & real estate 11.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.3%

Public administration 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Other services 6.1%

Retail trade 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Professional & management 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	7.7%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	27.2%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.0%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.2%
Carpool	17.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.0%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 6.9%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 41.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	40.8%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.8%
65 and over	23.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.1%
Public insurance	40.4%
No insurance	21.1%
Uninsured under 19	36.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	612	96.2%
Spanish	13	2.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	2.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	636	100.0%
Born in same state	636	100.0%
Born in different state	526	82.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	52	8.2%
Italian	35	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	20	3.1%
English	6	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.1%
Internet access	81.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62880

What city is ZIP code 62880 in?

ZIP code 62880 is primarily assigned to Saint Peter, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62880 in?

ZIP code 62880 falls within Fayette County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62880 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 62880 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 62880 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 62880 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62880 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 62880 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62880?

The median home value in ZIP code 62880 is $127,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 62880 in?

ZIP code 62880 observes the CST timezone.