62883 ZIP Code — Scheller, IL

Jefferson County, Illinois

ZIP code 62883 is located in Scheller, Illinois, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 42.26 square miles and serves a population of 594 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62883

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,417. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62883 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

594

population

42.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62883 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62883

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62883. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scheller	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62894 Waltonville (5.2 mi) 62884 Sesser (5.5 mi) 62888 Tamaroa (7.2 mi) 62831 Du Bois (8.9 mi) 62816 Bonnie (10.3 mi) 62808 Ashley (11.2 mi) 62897 Whittington (12.2 mi) 62846 Ina (12.3 mi) 62832 Du Quoin (12.4 mi) 62822 Christopher (12.6 mi) 62865 Mulkeytown (12.7 mi) 62812 Benton (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	594
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	42.26 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	38.1550
Longitude	-89.0998
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	29.9%	48.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	15.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.5%	3.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

594

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$69,417

Median household income

$34,879

Per capita income

$154,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

238

Housing units

13.1%

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	131	22.1%
18 and over	463	77.9%
65 and over	114	19.2%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	594	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.9%	48.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	15.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.5%	3.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 25.1%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	25.1%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	24.7%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$69,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.5%

$50k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 38.6%

$200k–$300k 12.1%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	5.6%
Single-family detached	75.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	24.4%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	22.2%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	23.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	34.4%
3 bedrooms	47.4%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	40.4%
3 or more	29.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	32.2%
Propane / LP gas	52.2%
Wood	15.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	167	65.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	54	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	34	13.3%
Households with children under 18	71	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	70	27.5%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.7%	14.3%
Married	64.5%	74.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	6.1%
Divorced	19.8%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 27.8%

Some college, no degree 34.7%

Associate's degree 22.8%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	9.2%
Kindergarten	15	9.9%
Elementary school	71	46.7%
High school	31	20.4%
College / grad school	21	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.5%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Construction 11.3%

Public administration 8.4%

Professional & management 7.8%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Retail trade 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Other services 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	10.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.9%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	13.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.8%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 7.6%

18 and over 3.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 51.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.4%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	67	14.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	49.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.4%
Public insurance	31.1%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	580	97.6%
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)	594	100.0%
Born in same state	579	97.5%
Born in different state	569	95.8%
Foreign born	15	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	109	18.4%
Arab	46	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	27	4.5%
Italian	20	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62883

What city is ZIP code 62883 in?

ZIP code 62883 is primarily assigned to Scheller, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62883 in?

ZIP code 62883 falls within Jefferson County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62883 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 62883 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62883?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 62883 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 62883 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62883?

The median home value in ZIP code 62883 is $154,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 62883 in?

ZIP code 62883 observes the CST timezone.