62688 ZIP Code — Tallula, IL

Menard County, Illinois

ZIP code 62688 is located in Tallula, Illinois, within Menard County. It covers approximately 44.98 square miles and serves a population of 852 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62688

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 $126,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,500. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 43% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 62688 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

852

population

44.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62688 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62688

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62688. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tallula	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62675 Petersburg (6.4 mi) 62677 Pleasant Plains (8.2 mi) 62625 Cantrall (9.8 mi) 62673 Oakford (11.1 mi) 62613 Athens (11.4 mi) 62612 Ashland (12 mi) 62642 Greenview (14.3 mi) 62707 Springfield (14.4 mi) 62702 Springfield (14.5 mi) 62670 New Berlin (14.6 mi) 62655 Kilbourne (15.3 mi) 62684 Sherman (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	852
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	44.98 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.9561
Longitude	-89.8777
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.8%	29.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	36.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	30.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	4.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

852

Population

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

$77,500

Median household income

$39,701

Per capita income

$126,500

Median home value

$788

Median monthly rent

91.6%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

12.1%

Unemployment

348

Housing units

23.5%

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	164	19.2%
18 and over	688	80.8%
65 and over	220	25.8%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	847	99.4%
Two or more races	5	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.8%	29.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	36.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	30.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	4.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 2.0%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	2.0%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	21.1%
$150k–$200k	17.1%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$77,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 36.2%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k–$300k 7.7%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,500
Median rent / month	$788
Owner occupied	91.6%
Renter occupied	8.4%
Vacant	5.8%
Single-family detached	94.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	0.8%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	4.0%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	18.3%
1939 or earlier	38.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	13.8%
2 vehicles	46.3%
3 or more	36.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.9%
Electricity	12.9%
Propane / LP gas	16.6%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	217	61.0%
Cohabiting couple	23	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	52	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	64	18.0%
Households with children under 18	124	34.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	136	38.2%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.6%	7.7%
Married	57.9%	65.5%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	10.5%
Divorced	13.4%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 46.5%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	23.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	16	9.9%
Elementary school	88	54.3%
High school	50	30.9%
College / grad school	8	4.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%

Public administration 17.8%

Retail trade 9.7%

Other services 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.9%

Professional & management 5.4%

Wholesale trade 4.9%

Construction 4.6%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.7%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.5%
Government	24.8%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.4%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	17.1%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.5

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 6.1%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.0%
Retirement income	30.1%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.3%
Under 18	11.0%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.9%
Public insurance	42.6%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	842	98.8%
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)	849	99.6%
Born in same state	847	99.4%
Born in different state	757	88.8%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.4%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	143	16.8%
Italian	68	8%
Arab	52	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	2.3%
Norwegian	13	1.5%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62688

What city is ZIP code 62688 in?

ZIP code 62688 is primarily assigned to Tallula, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62688 in?

ZIP code 62688 falls within Menard County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62688 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 62688 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62688 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 62688 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 62688 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 62688 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62688?

The median home value in ZIP code 62688 is $126,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 62688 in?

ZIP code 62688 observes the CST timezone.