62985 ZIP Code — Simpson, IL

Johnson County, Illinois

ZIP code 62985 is located in Simpson, Illinois, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 74.41 square miles and serves a population of 998 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62985

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 $104,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,375. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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 62985 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

998
population
74.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62985 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62985

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62985. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Simpson Acceptable
Simpson Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62943 Grantsburg (7.1 mi) 62972 Ozark (7.4 mi) 62967 New Burnside (8.1 mi) 62995 Vienna (8.3 mi) 62928 Eddyville (9.3 mi) 62922 Creal Springs (10.7 mi) 62908 Belknap (12.3 mi) 62987 Stonefort (13.8 mi) 62939 Goreville (14.1 mi) 62912 Buncombe (15.2 mi) 62960 Metropolis (15.8 mi) 62956 Karnak (15.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 998
Population density 13 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 087
Geography
Land area 74.41 sq mi
Water area 0.54 sq mi
Latitude 37.4620
Longitude -88.7558
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 40.5% 45.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 28.1% 34.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 31.0% 18.1% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.5% 2.3% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

998
Population
13
People per sq mi
45.4
Median age
$74,375
Median household income
$23,175
Per capita income
$104,900
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
96.0%
Home ownership
8.6%
Poverty rate
10.0%
Unemployment
474
Housing units
10.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
19
Under 5
25
6
5–9
9
12
10–14
17
37
15–19
51
35
20–24
46
40
25–34
54
54
35–44
73
70
45–54
95
39
55–59
52
38
60–64
52
43
65–74
59
27
75–84
36
4
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1816716.7%
18 and over83183.3%
65 and over17417.4%
Median age45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%
Two or more races 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White93191.2%
Two or more races666.5%
Hispanic or Latino232.3%
Other race10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.5% 45.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 28.1% 34.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 31.0% 18.1% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.5% 2.3% 8.8%
$15k–$25k 10.4%
$25k–$35k 8.8%
$35k–$50k 6.8%
$50k–$75k 24.9%
$75k–$100k 14.5%
$100k–$150k 29.3%
$150k–$200k 4.8%
$200k+ 0.4%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k10.4%
$25k–$35k8.8%
$35k–$50k6.8%
$50k–$75k24.9%
$75k–$100k14.5%
$100k–$150k29.3%
$150k–$200k4.8%
$200k+0.4%
Median income$74,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.9%
$50k–$100k 31.8%
$100k–$150k 14.6%
$150k–$200k 14.2%
$200k–$300k 9.6%
$300k–$500k 6.3%
$500k–$1M 1.7%
$1M+ 5.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$104,900
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied96.0%
Renter occupied4.0%
Vacant48.6%
Single-family detached82.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes17.1%
Median rooms5.0
Avg household size (owned)4.08

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.5%
2000–200914.3%
1990–199923.6%
1980–198911.8%
1970–19799.5%
1960–19699.7%
1950–19596.0%
1940–19495.0%
1939 or earlier11.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.3%
1 bedroom8.5%
2 bedrooms31.6%
3 bedrooms47.9%
4 bedrooms5.4%
5+ bedrooms2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.8%
1 vehicle26.1%
2 vehicles36.5%
3 or more36.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.0%
Electricity53.4%
Propane / LP gas42.6%
Wood2.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family17168.7%
Cohabiting couple176.8%
Male householder, no spouse218.4%
Female householder, no spouse4016.1%
Households with children under 186626.5%
Households with seniors (65+)11947.8%
Average household size4.01

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.0%42.4%
Married59.6%44.1%
Separated2.1%2.3%
Widowed2.1%5.5%
Divorced7.3%5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%
Some HS, no diploma 3.8%
HS graduate 28.2%
Some college, no degree 40.9%
Associate's degree 9.6%
Bachelor's degree 8.1%
Graduate / professional 2.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.6%
Bachelor's or higher10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool10.4%
Kindergarten10.4%
Elementary school3513.9%
High school9537.8%
College / grad school11947.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 28.2%
Education & healthcare 23.9%
Other services 15.2%
Transportation & utilities 7.6%
Construction 7.4%
Public administration 4.6%
Professional & management 4.3%
Agriculture & mining 3.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%
Finance & real estate 1.8%
Manufacturing 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts24.1%
Service26.6%
Sales & office34.5%
Natural resources & construction5.1%
Production & transportation9.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.8%
Government18.3%
Self-employed8.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone87.6%
Carpool2.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home5.3%
Other means4.6%
Avg commute (minutes)30.7

Poverty

All people 8.6%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 10.3%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security53.0%
Retirement income48.2%
Supplemental Security5.6%
Cash public assistance4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP8.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.3%
High blood pressure37.3%
High cholesterol36.8%
Diabetes11.4%
Heart disease7.9%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis31.0%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease8.4%
Cancer8.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.0%
Binge drinking14.0%
No physical activity25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.3%
Depression17.5%
Fair or poor health14.8%
Poor mental health12.2%
Poor physical health10.8%
No health insurance9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.7%
Visited dentist65.6%
Cholesterol screening91.6%
Teeth loss13.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans12715.3%
Disability%
Any disability12.6%
Under 185.4%
18–64 years11.1%
65 and over25.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance50.2%
Public insurance54.8%
No insurance8.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only95495.6%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)97697.8%
Born in same state96897.0%
Born in different state52352.4%
Foreign born80.8%
Naturalized citizen222.2%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab23523.5%
French757.5%
AncestryCount%
Italian585.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access24.9%
Internet access82.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62985

What city is ZIP code 62985 in?

ZIP code 62985 is primarily assigned to Simpson, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62985 in?

ZIP code 62985 falls within Johnson County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62985 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 62985 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62985 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 62985 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62985?

11% 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 62985 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 62985 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 62985 in?

ZIP code 62985 observes the CST timezone.

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