62885 ZIP Code — Shobonier, IL

Fayette County, Illinois

ZIP code 62885 is located in Shobonier, Illinois, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 56.92 square miles and serves a population of 369 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62885

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,530. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62885 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

369

population

56.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62885 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62885

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62885. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shobonier	Acceptable
Shobonier	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62471 Vandalia (2.1 mi) 62892 Vernon (3.5 mi) 62875 Patoka (7.2 mi) 62262 Mulberry Grove (10.4 mi) 62807 Alma (10.9 mi) 62284 Smithboro (12.3 mi) 62253 Keyesport (12.5 mi) 62880 Saint Peter (12.6 mi) 62418 Brownstown (13.6 mi) 62882 Sandoval (14.6 mi) 62870 Odin (14.9 mi) 62854 Kinmundy (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	369
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	56.92 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	38.8459
Longitude	-89.0970
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	54.8%	53.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

369

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$55,530

Median household income

$30,790

Per capita income

$106,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

22.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

172

Housing units

8.1%

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	93	25.2%
18 and over	276	74.8%
65 and over	105	28.5%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.5%

Two or more races 10.5%

Black or African American 8.3%

Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

Group	Count	%
White	294	73.5%
Two or more races	42	10.5%
Black or African American	33	8.3%
Hispanic or Latino	31	7.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.8%	53.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 9.4%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 27.1%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.4%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	27.1%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
Median income	$55,530

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.7%

$50k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$200k–$300k 29.9%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	68.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	18.7%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	26.8%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	16.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	48.5%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	3.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.6%
1 vehicle	10.0%
2 vehicles	54.1%
3 or more	25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.8%
Electricity	15.9%
Propane / LP gas	59.4%
Wood	5.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	49.4%
Cohabiting couple	9	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	37	21.8%
Female householder, no spouse	40	23.5%
Households with children under 18	34	20.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	50.0%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	4.1%	18.8%
Married	68.5%	47.8%
Separated	7.5%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	33.3%
Divorced	19.9%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 51.6%

Some college, no degree 11.4%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.3%
Bachelor's or higher	8.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	31.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	33	55.0%
High school	8	13.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.9%

Manufacturing 17.3%

Information 10.2%

Construction 7.1%

Retail trade 6.3%

Other services 6.3%

Professional & management 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Public administration 3.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.3%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	29.1%
Production & transportation	23.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.8%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	13.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.4

Poverty

All people 22.5%

Under 18 years 40.9%

18 and over 16.3%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.6%
Retirement income	37.1%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	57.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	50.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.5%
Public insurance	49.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	317	85.9%
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)	369	100.0%
Born in same state	369	100.0%
Born in different state	275	74.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	44	11.9%
Italian	43	11.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	29	7.9%
English	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	80.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62885

What city is ZIP code 62885 in?

ZIP code 62885 is primarily assigned to Shobonier, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62885 in?

ZIP code 62885 falls within Fayette County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62885 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 62885 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62885?

8% 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 62885?

23% of residents in ZIP code 62885 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 62885 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 62885 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 62885 in?

ZIP code 62885 observes the CST timezone.