62884 ZIP Code — Sesser, IL

Franklin County, Illinois

ZIP code 62884 is located in Sesser, Illinois, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 30.26 square miles and serves a population of 2,809 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62884

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 $89,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,170. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62884 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,809

population

30.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62884 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62884

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62884. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sesser	Acceptable
Sesser	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62883 Scheller (5.5 mi) 62822 Christopher (7.2 mi) 62865 Mulkeytown (7.7 mi) 62819 Buckner (7.9 mi) 62812 Benton (8.5 mi) 62897 Whittington (9.2 mi) 62894 Waltonville (9.7 mi) 62888 Tamaroa (9.9 mi) 62816 Bonnie (10.4 mi) 62832 Du Quoin (11 mi) 62846 Ina (11.2 mi) 62983 Royalton (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,809
Population density	93 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	30.26 sq mi
Water area	3.71 sq mi
Latitude	38.0815
Longitude	-89.0597
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	45.6%	55.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	29.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,809

Population

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$55,170

Median household income

$27,397

Per capita income

$89,400

Median home value

$669

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

16.8%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

1,013

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

101

5–9

104

10–14

15–19

20–24

151

25–34

155

163

35–44

166

206

45–54

210

104

55–59

106

60–64

105

65–74

108

117

75–84

119

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	620	22.1%
18 and over	2,189	77.9%
65 and over	491	17.5%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Asian 3%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,682	95.2%
Asian	85	3%
Two or more races	42	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	55.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	29.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$55,170

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.8%

$50k–$100k 36.8%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,400
Median rent / month	$669
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	10.4%
Single-family detached	76.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	8.3%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	13.7%
1950–1959	15.5%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	18.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	32.0%
3 bedrooms	54.5%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	28.2%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	29.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.6%
Electricity	60.2%
Propane / LP gas	9.3%
Wood	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	549	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	96	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	193	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	251	23.0%
Households with children under 18	323	29.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	367	33.7%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.2%	18.0%
Married	53.9%	53.0%
Separated	3.5%	0.0%
Widowed	2.9%	10.3%
Divorced	16.5%	18.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 32.5%

Some college, no degree 30.0%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	5.6%
Kindergarten	27	3.9%
Elementary school	280	40.4%
High school	133	19.2%
College / grad school	214	30.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.5%

Manufacturing 16.2%

Retail trade 16.2%

Construction 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Public administration 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Other services 2.4%

Professional & management 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.8%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	14.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 16.8%

Under 18 years 34.2%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 14.8%

Female-led households 13.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	38.3%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	6.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	246	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	42.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.7%
Public insurance	41.5%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	10.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,623	93.4%
Spanish	25	1.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	25	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,748	97.8%
Born in same state	2,748	97.8%
Born in different state	2,353	83.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	61	2.2%
Not a US citizen	28	45.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	402	14.3%
Italian	294	10.5%
Arab	254	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	72	2.6%
Polish	16	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62884

What city is ZIP code 62884 in?

ZIP code 62884 is primarily assigned to Sesser, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62884 in?

ZIP code 62884 falls within Franklin County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62884?

17% of residents in ZIP code 62884 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 62884 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 62884 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62884 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 62884 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62884 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 62884 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 62884 in?

ZIP code 62884 observes the CST timezone.