62462 ZIP Code — Sigel, IL
Shelby County, Illinois
ZIP code 62462 is located in Sigel, Illinois, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 39.68 square miles and serves a population of 1,197 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.
About ZIP code 62462
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $127,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $66,518.
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.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,197
population
39.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62462 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62462
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62462. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sigel | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
62467 Teutopolis (5.8 mi)
62447 Neoga (6.3 mi)
62445 Montrose (8.5 mi)
62401 Effingham (9.8 mi)
62463 Stewardson (9.8 mi)
62461 Shumway (10.8 mi)
62468 Toledo (11 mi)
62436 Jewett (12.7 mi)
62469 Trilla (12.8 mi)
62465 Strasburg (14.7 mi)
62473 Watson (15 mi)
62444 Mode (15.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,197 |
| Population density | 30 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 173 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 39.68 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.2223 |
| Longitude | -88.4706 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 217 |
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% | 43.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.4% | 38.0% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.8% | 16.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.7% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
1,197
Population
30
People per sq mi
32.7
Median age
$66,518
Median household income
$31,816
Per capita income
$127,900
Median home value
$604
Median monthly rent
78.9%
Home ownership
1.5%
Poverty rate
1.3%
Unemployment
371
Housing units
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
106
Under 5
88
35
5–9
29
33
10–14
28
25
15–19
20
32
20–24
26
124
25–34
102
64
35–44
53
94
45–54
77
23
55–59
19
31
60–64
25
45
65–74
38
22
75–84
18
22
85+
18
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 335 | 28.0% |
| 18 and over | 862 | 72.0% |
| 65 and over | 163 | 13.6% |
| Median age | 32.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
99.7%
Two or more races
0.3%
Hispanic or Latino
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,194 | 99.7% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 54.8% | 43.6% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.4% | 38.0% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.8% | 16.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.7% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
0.9%
$10k–$15k
0.7%
$15k–$25k
0.7%
$25k–$35k
3.6%
$35k–$50k
13.3%
$50k–$75k
35.5%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
15.1%
$150k–$200k
14.6%
$200k+
2.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 0.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 35.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.6% |
| $200k+ | 2.9% |
| Median income | $66,518 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.0%
$50k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
32.2%
$150k–$200k
12.5%
$200k–$300k
16.2%
$300k–$500k
17.4%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,900 |
| Median rent / month | $604 |
| Owner occupied | 78.9% |
| Renter occupied | 21.1% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
| Single-family detached | 94.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 22.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 57.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.7% |
| 3 or more | 36.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.5% |
| Electricity | 11.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 58.0% |
| Wood | 2.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 284 | 63.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1 | 0.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 135 | 30.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 25 | 5.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 119 | 26.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 109 | 24.5% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.8% | 26.5% |
| Married | 60.4% | 66.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 5.2% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 1.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
2.6%
HS graduate
33.8%
Some college, no degree
13.0%
Associate's degree
27.0%
Bachelor's degree
17.7%
Graduate / professional
4.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 10 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 11.5% |
| Elementary school | 93 | 53.4% |
| High school | 27 | 15.5% |
| College / grad school | 24 | 13.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.6%
Manufacturing
18.3%
Retail trade
17.1%
Wholesale trade
9.9%
Construction
7.2%
Agriculture & mining
6.0%
Professional & management
4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.3%
Other services
3.2%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Public administration
1.0%
Transportation & utilities
0.9%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.2% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 15.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 20.0% |
| Production & transportation | 22.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.2% |
| Government | 12.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 90.5% |
| Carpool | 4.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 4.0% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.3 |
Poverty
All people
1.5%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
2.1%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.0% |
| Retirement income | 15.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| High blood pressure | 31.3% |
| High cholesterol | 32.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.8% |
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 23.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.2% |
| Visited dentist | 64.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 76 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.6% |
| 18–64 years | 3.4% |
| 65 and over | 28.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 86.6% |
| Public insurance | 21.6% |
| No insurance | 3.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,003 | 83.8% |
| Spanish | 3 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 3 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,196 | 99.9% |
| Born in same state | 1,196 | 99.9% |
| Born in different state | 1,103 | 92.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1 | 0.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 131 | 10.9% |
| French | 87 | 7.3% |
| Italian | 60 | 5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 38 | 3.2% |
| English | 2 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.2% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62462
What city is ZIP code 62462 in?
ZIP code 62462 is primarily assigned to Sigel, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62462 in?
ZIP code 62462 falls within Cumberland County, Illinois.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62462?
The median home value in ZIP code 62462 is $127,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 62462?
ZIP code 62462 has an estimated population of 1,197 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 62462?
The median household income in ZIP code 62462 is $66,518, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 62462 in?
ZIP code 62462 observes the CST timezone.