62886 ZIP Code — Sims, IL

Wayne County, Illinois

ZIP code 62886 is located in Sims, Illinois, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 26.27 square miles and serves a population of 390 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62886

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 $97,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,250. 54% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 62886 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

390

population

26.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62886 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62886

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62886. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sims	Acceptable
Sims	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62895 Wayne City (6 mi) 62842 Geff (6.2 mi) 62851 Keenes (7.4 mi) 62837 Fairfield (9.4 mi) 62850 Johnsonville (9.6 mi) 62823 Cisne (11.5 mi) 62814 Bluford (12.9 mi) 62828 Dahlgren (15 mi) 62889 Texico (15.8 mi) 62872 Opdyke (16.1 mi) 62887 Springerton (17.9 mi) 62839 Flora (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	390
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	191

Geography
Land area	26.27 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.4086
Longitude	-88.5297
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	47.1%	50.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	41.2%	35.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	13.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

390

Population

People per sq mi

47.9

Median age

$51,250

Median household income

$27,695

Per capita income

$97,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

12.0%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

161

Housing units

6.0%

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	55	14.1%
18 and over	335	85.9%
65 and over	101	25.9%
Median age	47.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Asian 4.6%

Black or African American 0.8%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	367	94.1%
Asian	18	4.6%
Black or African American	3	0.8%
Two or more races	2	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	50.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	41.2%	35.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	13.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 22.4%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	22.4%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$51,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.8%

$50k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k–$300k 22.4%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	15.1%
Single-family detached	67.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	21.2%
1960–1969	19.6%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	14.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	35.2%
3 bedrooms	51.4%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	35.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.9%
Electricity	15.1%
Propane / LP gas	48.7%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	96	63.2%
Cohabiting couple	11	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	5	3.3%
Female householder, no spouse	40	26.3%
Households with children under 18	41	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	83	54.6%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	11.0%
Married	60.6%	64.0%
Separated	2.4%	5.8%
Widowed	0.6%	12.2%
Divorced	9.1%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 31.7%

Some college, no degree 41.7%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 2.5%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	6.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	27.0%
Kindergarten	4	10.8%
Elementary school	19	51.4%
High school	3	8.1%
College / grad school	1	2.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Retail trade 21.8%

Manufacturing 12.3%

Wholesale trade 11.4%

Transportation & utilities 10.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Professional & management 5.0%

Other services 3.6%

Construction 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.7%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.5%
Government	4.5%
Self-employed	15.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.8%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 12.0%

Under 18 years 22.4%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 7.3%

Female-led households 17.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.9%
Retirement income	16.4%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3	0.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.1%
Under 18	14.5%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	36.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.0%
Public insurance	55.4%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	378	96.9%
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)	380	97.4%
Born in same state	380	97.4%
Born in different state	346	88.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	2.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	49	12.6%
Arab	41	10.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	32	8.2%
English	4	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	98.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62886

What city is ZIP code 62886 in?

ZIP code 62886 is primarily assigned to Sims, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62886 in?

ZIP code 62886 falls within Wayne County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62886 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 62886 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62886?

6% 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 62886 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 62886 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 62886 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 62886 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 62886 in?

ZIP code 62886 observes the CST timezone.