62466 ZIP Code — Sumner, IL

Lawrence County, Illinois

ZIP code 62466 is located in Sumner, Illinois, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 139.53 square miles and serves a population of 4,171 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62466

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,361. 34% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62466 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,171
population
139.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62466 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62466

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62466. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Sumner Acceptable
Sumner Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62417 Bridgeport (4.2 mi) 62421 Claremont (5.8 mi) 62419 Calhoun (10.9 mi) 62460 Saint Francisville (11.8 mi) 62439 Lawrenceville (12.1 mi) 62450 Olney (13.1 mi) 62452 Parkersburg (13.2 mi) 62427 Flat Rock (13.5 mi) 62425 Dundas (14.5 mi) 62475 West Liberty (16 mi) 62410 Allendale (16.7 mi) 62454 Robinson (17.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 4,171
Population density 30 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 101
Geography
Land area 139.53 sq mi
Water area 0.08 sq mi
Latitude 38.7394
Longitude -87.8524
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 39.9% 47.7% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 33.2% 30.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 25.7% 18.0% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.1% 3.6% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,171
Population
30
People per sq mi
39.9
Median age
$62,361
Median household income
$20,078
Per capita income
$95,600
Median home value
$663
Median monthly rent
87.5%
Home ownership
13.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
1,112
Housing units
10.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
142
Under 5
64
67
5–9
30
196
10–14
88
95
15–19
42
160
20–24
71
559
25–34
249
454
35–44
203
376
45–54
167
244
55–59
109
178
60–64
80
342
65–74
152
55
75–84
24
17
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1863815.3%
18 and over3,53384.7%
65 and over59714.3%
Median age39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.6%
Black or African American 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or more races 2.4%
Other race 2.1%
Asian 0.3%
GroupCount%
White3,07871.6%
Black or African American88820.7%
Hispanic or Latino1252.9%
Two or more races1012.4%
Other race912.1%
Asian110.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.9% 47.7% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 33.2% 30.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 25.7% 18.0% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.1% 3.6% 8.8%
Under $10k 4.2%
$10k–$15k 4.5%
$15k–$25k 11.7%
$25k–$35k 9.2%
$35k–$50k 14.8%
$50k–$75k 11.5%
$75k–$100k 7.1%
$100k–$150k 28.8%
$150k–$200k 6.6%
$200k+ 1.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.2%
$10k–$15k4.5%
$15k–$25k11.7%
$25k–$35k9.2%
$35k–$50k14.8%
$50k–$75k11.5%
$75k–$100k7.1%
$100k–$150k28.8%
$150k–$200k6.6%
$200k+1.4%
Median income$62,361

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.3%
$50k–$100k 41.9%
$100k–$150k 20.4%
$150k–$200k 7.4%
$200k–$300k 11.7%
$300k–$500k 1.8%
$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$95,600
Median rent / month$663
Owner occupied87.5%
Renter occupied12.5%
Vacant16.3%
Single-family detached74.6%
Large apartment buildings0.2%
Mobile homes24.6%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.50

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.3%
2000–200911.2%
1990–199913.8%
1980–19899.4%
1970–197913.1%
1960–19696.0%
1950–19599.5%
1940–19493.0%
1939 or earlier30.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.3%
2 bedrooms35.1%
3 bedrooms46.0%
4 bedrooms14.9%
5+ bedrooms2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.9%
1 vehicle31.4%
2 vehicles38.8%
3 or more29.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas26.0%
Electricity23.3%
Propane / LP gas48.2%
Wood1.2%
No fuel used1.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family52450.4%
Cohabiting couple817.8%
Male householder, no spouse20719.9%
Female householder, no spouse22721.8%
Households with children under 1826325.3%
Households with seniors (65+)36234.8%
Average household size2.44

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married47.0%21.5%
Married34.8%57.6%
Separated1.5%0.9%
Widowed0.5%7.1%
Divorced16.1%12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%
Some HS, no diploma 19.7%
HS graduate 36.0%
Some college, no degree 16.7%
Associate's degree 10.9%
Bachelor's degree 8.6%
Graduate / professional 1.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher74.0%
Bachelor's or higher10.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool9014.8%
Kindergarten355.7%
Elementary school30049.3%
High school10316.9%
College / grad school8113.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.1%
Transportation & utilities 12.4%
Retail trade 11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%
Finance & real estate 7.9%
Construction 6.6%
Manufacturing 6.2%
Agriculture & mining 4.7%
Professional & management 4.6%
Wholesale trade 3.5%
Other services 2.3%
Public administration 2.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts44.0%
Service13.5%
Sales & office15.8%
Natural resources & construction9.8%
Production & transportation16.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector87.7%
Government8.1%
Self-employed4.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.8%
Carpool19.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.4%
Work from home1.9%
Other means0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)22.9

Poverty

All people 13.9%
Under 18 years 18.1%
18 and over 12.5%
Married-couple families 6.5%
Female-led households 62.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security34.1%
Retirement income26.9%
Supplemental Security2.8%
Cash public assistance1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP14.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.4%
High blood pressure31.2%
High cholesterol29.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Heart disease4.9%
Stroke2.6%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis18.9%
Kidney disease2.3%
Pulmonary disease6.0%
Cancer4.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.4%
Binge drinking18.1%
No physical activity27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.7%
Depression15.4%
Fair or poor health16.3%
Poor mental health13.6%
Poor physical health9.6%
No health insurance19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.1%
Visited dentist52.3%
Cholesterol screening83.7%
Teeth loss18.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2577.3%
Disability%
Any disability16.8%
Under 183.3%
18–64 years16.9%
65 and over32.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance65.8%
Public insurance41.4%
No insurance9.0%
Uninsured under 194.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,96595.1%
Spanish1874.7%
Other Indo-European1393.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander300.8%
Other languages90.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)4,00996.1%
Born in same state3,99695.8%
Born in different state2,75966.1%
Foreign born130.3%
Naturalized citizen1623.9%
Not a US citizen1710.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French3839.2%
Italian2586.2%
AncestryCount%
Arab1724.1%
English1573.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access24.9%
Internet access94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62466

What city is ZIP code 62466 in?

ZIP code 62466 is primarily assigned to Sumner, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62466 in?

ZIP code 62466 falls within Lawrence County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62466?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 62466 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 62466 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62466?

The median home value in ZIP code 62466 is $95,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 62466?

ZIP code 62466 has an estimated population of 4,171 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62466 in?

ZIP code 62466 observes the CST timezone.

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