62887 ZIP Code — Springerton, IL

White County, Illinois

ZIP code 62887 is located in Springerton, Illinois, within White County. It covers approximately 24.50 square miles and serves a population of 241 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62887

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $42,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 62887 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

241

population

24.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62887 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62887

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62887. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Springerton	Acceptable
Springerton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62859 Mc Leansboro (5.2 mi) 62862 Mill Shoals (6 mi) 62835 Enfield (6.5 mi) 62828 Dahlgren (7.1 mi) 62895 Wayne City (13 mi) 62837 Fairfield (13.6 mi) 62817 Broughton (14.2 mi) 62869 Norris City (15.7 mi) 62821 Carmi (17.4 mi) 62886 Sims (17.9 mi) 62842 Geff (18.3 mi) 62860 Macedonia (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	241
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	193

Geography
Land area	24.50 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.1685
Longitude	-88.4052
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	27.0%	51.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	51.4%	30.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	15.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

241

Population

People per sq mi

33.4

Median age

Median household income

$21,325

Per capita income

$42,100

Median home value

$1,121

Median monthly rent

63.6%

Home ownership

18.7%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

101

Housing units

36.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	64	26.6%
18 and over	177	73.4%
65 and over	24	10.0%
Median age	33.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.5%

Two or more races 7.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	206	85.5%
Two or more races	19	7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.0%	51.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	51.4%	30.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	15.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 21.2%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 14.1%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 6.1%

$75k–$100k 31.3%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	21.2%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	14.1%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	6.1%
$75k–$100k	31.3%
$100k–$150k	5.1%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 58.7%

$50k–$100k 38.1%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$42,100
Median rent / month	$1,121
Owner occupied	63.6%
Renter occupied	36.4%
Vacant	27.7%
Single-family detached	65.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.1%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.3%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	2.9%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	21.2%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	35.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	35.0%
2 bedrooms	16.8%
3 bedrooms	42.3%
4 bedrooms	4.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	47.5%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	14.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.1%
Electricity	24.2%
Propane / LP gas	61.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	61	61.6%
Cohabiting couple	1	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	14	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	23	23.2%
Households with children under 18	36	36.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	21	21.2%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	4.1%
Married	65.0%	68.0%
Separated	0.0%	10.3%
Widowed	8.8%	16.5%
Divorced	3.8%	1.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 27.8%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 18.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	36.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	1	2.5%
Elementary school	35	87.5%
High school	4	10.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.8%

Agriculture & mining 23.5%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Retail trade 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Construction 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Professional & management 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	69.4%
Service	4.1%
Sales & office	7.1%
Natural resources & construction	4.1%
Production & transportation	15.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.2%
Government	35.7%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	23.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.0

Poverty

All people 18.7%

Under 18 years 14.1%

18 and over 20.3%

Married-couple families 23.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	7.1%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	40.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3	1.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.2%
Under 18	14.1%
18–64 years	25.5%
65 and over	83.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.3%
Public insurance	33.6%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	213	88.4%
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)	241	100.0%
Born in same state	241	100.0%
Born in different state	184	76.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	46	19.1%
Arab	10	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	6	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62887

What city is ZIP code 62887 in?

ZIP code 62887 is primarily assigned to Springerton, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62887 in?

ZIP code 62887 falls within White County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62887?

19% of residents in ZIP code 62887 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62887 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 62887 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62887?

The median home value in ZIP code 62887 is $42,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 62887?

ZIP code 62887 has an estimated population of 241 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62887 in?

ZIP code 62887 observes the CST timezone.