62987 ZIP Code — Stonefort, IL

Saline County, Illinois

ZIP code 62987 is located in Stonefort, Illinois, within Saline County. It covers approximately 91.68 square miles and serves a population of 1,788 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62987

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 $135,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,963. 37% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62987 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,788

population

91.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62987 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62987

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62987. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stonefort	Acceptable
Stonefort	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62917 Carrier Mills (3.3 mi) 62967 New Burnside (6.4 mi) 62922 Creal Springs (7.9 mi) 62946 Harrisburg (8.7 mi) 62972 Ozark (9.8 mi) 62974 Pittsburg (10.4 mi) 62928 Eddyville (11 mi) 62959 Marion (11.4 mi) 62935 Galatia (12.1 mi) 62985 Simpson (13.8 mi) 62947 Herod (14.6 mi) 62977 Raleigh (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,788
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	91.68 sq mi
Water area	1.92 sq mi
Latitude	37.6544
Longitude	-88.6889
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	44.9%	56.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	27.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	13.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,788

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$78,963

Median household income

$30,361

Per capita income

$135,200

Median home value

$820

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

685

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

137

10–14

121

15–19

20–24

25–34

129

35–44

115

45–54

55–59

60–64

162

65–74

145

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	537	30.0%
18 and over	1,251	70.0%
65 and over	392	21.9%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Two or more races 6.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,670	93%
Two or more races	118	6.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.9%	56.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	27.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	13.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 10.4%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 10.2%

$75k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.4%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	10.2%
$75k–$100k	23.5%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$78,963

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.9%

$50k–$100k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,200
Median rent / month	$820
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	74.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	17.9%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	12.9%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	13.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	16.4%
2 vehicles	55.0%
3 or more	20.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	63.1%
Propane / LP gas	21.2%
Wood	12.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	375	58.0%
Cohabiting couple	17	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	152	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	103	15.9%
Households with children under 18	240	37.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	265	41.0%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.9%	18.8%
Married	61.0%	63.3%
Separated	0.4%	0.6%
Widowed	4.3%	12.5%
Divorced	13.3%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 30.4%

Some college, no degree 33.2%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 6.0%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	2.7%
Kindergarten	23	4.1%
Elementary school	310	55.3%
High school	151	26.9%
College / grad school	62	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.9%

Construction 10.7%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Public administration 7.7%

Retail trade 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Professional & management 6.4%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Other services 2.3%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.3%
Service	31.1%
Sales & office	10.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	6.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.2%
Government	31.6%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.0%
Carpool	19.3%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 1.8%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 45.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	32.6%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	80	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	46.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.8%
Public insurance	40.4%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,740	97.3%
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)	1,785	99.8%
Born in same state	1,785	99.8%
Born in different state	1,495	83.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	168	9.4%
Arab	110	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	92	5.1%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	79.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62987

What city is ZIP code 62987 in?

ZIP code 62987 is primarily assigned to Stonefort, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62987 in?

ZIP code 62987 falls within Saline County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62987 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 62987 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62987?

14% 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 62987 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 62987 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62987?

The median home value in ZIP code 62987 is $135,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 62987 in?

ZIP code 62987 observes the CST timezone.