62284 ZIP Code — Smithboro, IL

Bond County, Illinois

ZIP code 62284 is located in Smithboro, Illinois, within Bond County. It covers approximately 27.22 square miles and serves a population of 745 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62284

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 $127,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,670. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 62284 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

745

population

27.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62284 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62284

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62284. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Smithboro	Acceptable
Smithboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62262 Mulberry Grove (4.4 mi) 62246 Greenville (6.3 mi) 62253 Keyesport (7.6 mi) 62019 Donnellson (11.4 mi) 62885 Shobonier (12.3 mi) 62471 Vandalia (12.5 mi) 62275 Pocahontas (13.4 mi) 62017 Coffeen (13.6 mi) 62892 Vernon (14.8 mi) 62086 Sorento (14.9 mi) 62032 Fillmore (16.2 mi) 62875 Patoka (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	745
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	27.22 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	38.8878
Longitude	-89.3201
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	56.8%	45.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

745

Population

People per sq mi

31.0

Median age

$52,670

Median household income

$19,562

Per capita income

$127,100

Median home value

$738

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

22.8%

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment

237

Housing units

6.7%

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	224	30.1%
18 and over	521	69.9%
65 and over	40	5.4%
Median age	31.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Two or more races 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	733	98.4%
Two or more races	12	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.8%	45.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	32.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 15.3%

$25k–$35k 13.0%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 25.3%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	15.3%
$25k–$35k	13.0%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	25.3%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
Median income	$52,670

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.4%

$50k–$100k 23.8%

$100k–$150k 27.8%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,100
Median rent / month	$738
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	3.7%
Single-family detached	84.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	24.4%
1980–1989	2.6%
1970–1979	4.4%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	18.1%
1940–1949	12.5%
1939 or earlier	21.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	62.0%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	28.7%
2 vehicles	31.0%
3 or more	36.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.5%
Electricity	23.0%
Propane / LP gas	42.5%
Wood	8.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	111	42.5%
Cohabiting couple	32	12.3%
Male householder, no spouse	51	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	67	25.7%
Households with children under 18	107	41.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	33	12.6%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.1%	16.4%
Married	32.3%	57.8%
Separated	2.0%	0.4%
Widowed	1.0%	6.0%
Divorced	12.5%	19.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 16.4%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 19.1%

Bachelor's degree 3.8%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.6%
Bachelor's or higher	6.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	22.7%
Kindergarten	18	8.7%
Elementary school	113	54.6%
High school	19	9.2%
College / grad school	10	4.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 28.5%

Retail trade 12.8%

Construction 9.9%

Professional & management 9.6%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Education & healthcare 6.7%

Other services 6.7%

Information 5.4%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Public administration 0.6%

Finance & real estate 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.9%
Service	40.1%
Sales & office	23.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	10.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	8.7%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.6%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.5%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.8

Poverty

All people 22.8%

Under 18 years 42.0%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 26.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	14.6%
Retirement income	8.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.9%
Public insurance	35.3%
No insurance	22.6%
Uninsured under 19	22.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	693	93.0%
Spanish	4	0.6%
Other Indo-European	4	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	745	100.0%
Born in same state	745	100.0%
Born in different state	696	93.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	133	17.9%
Arab	76	10.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	68	9.1%
Polish	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.0%
Internet access	83.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62284

What city is ZIP code 62284 in?

ZIP code 62284 is primarily assigned to Smithboro, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62284 in?

ZIP code 62284 falls within Bond County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62284 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 62284 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62284?

7% 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 62284?

23% of residents in ZIP code 62284 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 62284 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 62284 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 62284 in?

ZIP code 62284 observes the CST timezone.