62889 ZIP Code — Texico, IL

Jefferson County, Illinois

ZIP code 62889 is located in Texico, Illinois, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 31.90 square miles and serves a population of 1,111 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62889

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,056. 60% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 62889 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,111
population
31.90
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62889 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62889

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62889. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Texico Acceptable
Texico Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62814 Bluford (5.1 mi) 62830 Dix (7.2 mi) 62853 Kell (7.6 mi) 62864 Mount Vernon (9.8 mi) 62851 Keenes (10.1 mi) 62849 Iuka (11.3 mi) 62893 Walnut Hill (11.4 mi) 62872 Opdyke (11.8 mi) 62898 Woodlawn (13.8 mi) 62850 Johnsonville (14.3 mi) 62881 Salem (14.6 mi) 62886 Sims (15.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,111
Population density 35 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 081
Geography
Land area 31.90 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 38.4436
Longitude -88.8181
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 32.6% 48.4% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 48.8% 32.0% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 17.2% 15.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.5% 3.7% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,111
Population
35
People per sq mi
49.0
Median age
$68,056
Median household income
$29,681
Per capita income
$151,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
79.5%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
7.2%
Unemployment
409
Housing units
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
23
Under 5
19
17
5–9
15
49
10–14
40
58
15–19
48
44
20–24
36
35
25–34
29
43
35–44
36
78
45–54
64
85
55–59
70
62
60–64
51
75
65–74
62
30
75–84
25
9
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1824522.1%
18 and over86677.9%
65 and over20918.8%
Median age49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.6%
Two or more races 7.6%
Black or African American 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Other race 1.1%
GroupCount%
White94681.6%
Two or more races887.6%
Black or African American645.5%
Hispanic or Latino484.1%
Other race131.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.6% 48.4% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 48.8% 32.0% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 17.2% 15.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.5% 3.7% 8.8%
Under $10k 2.6%
$10k–$15k 4.4%
$15k–$25k 16.5%
$25k–$35k 4.0%
$35k–$50k 7.9%
$50k–$75k 20.7%
$75k–$100k 18.1%
$100k–$150k 21.6%
$150k–$200k 2.9%
$200k+ 1.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.6%
$10k–$15k4.4%
$15k–$25k16.5%
$25k–$35k4.0%
$35k–$50k7.9%
$50k–$75k20.7%
$75k–$100k18.1%
$100k–$150k21.6%
$150k–$200k2.9%
$200k+1.3%
Median income$68,056

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%
$50k–$100k 10.8%
$100k–$150k 33.0%
$150k–$200k 21.1%
$200k–$300k 15.8%
$300k–$500k 12.2%
$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$151,600
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied79.5%
Renter occupied20.5%
Vacant9.6%
Single-family detached54.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes44.8%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.63

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20197.2%
2000–200914.7%
1990–199940.0%
1980–198913.3%
1970–197912.5%
1960–19692.2%
1950–19592.4%
1940–19491.8%
1939 or earlier5.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.8%
1 bedroom6.4%
2 bedrooms30.1%
3 bedrooms38.2%
4 bedrooms22.9%
5+ bedrooms0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle10.1%
1 vehicle24.0%
2 vehicles45.8%
3 or more20.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity22.7%
Propane / LP gas68.3%
Wood5.5%
No fuel used1.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family27961.5%
Cohabiting couple224.8%
Male householder, no spouse8117.8%
Female householder, no spouse7215.9%
Households with children under 1813429.5%
Households with seniors (65+)14331.5%
Average household size2.45

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.6%22.1%
Married59.5%61.5%
Separated0.4%2.6%
Widowed1.2%9.6%
Divorced8.3%4.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%
Some HS, no diploma 4.1%
HS graduate 29.8%
Some college, no degree 18.8%
Associate's degree 26.6%
Bachelor's degree 11.2%
Graduate / professional 7.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.8%
Bachelor's or higher18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool93.9%
Kindergarten41.7%
Elementary school5624.5%
High school14563.3%
College / grad school156.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 14.5%
Manufacturing 14.3%
Public administration 9.4%
Retail trade 7.7%
Construction 7.5%
Transportation & utilities 6.3%
Agriculture & mining 3.6%
Wholesale trade 2.9%
Finance & real estate 2.2%
Other services 1.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.2%
Service26.1%
Sales & office15.2%
Natural resources & construction13.0%
Production & transportation14.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.4%
Government16.2%
Self-employed2.4%
Unpaid family workers1.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone99.0%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home1.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)23.8

Poverty

All people 8.2%
Under 18 years 10.2%
18 and over 7.6%
Married-couple families 1.4%
Female-led households 41.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security60.1%
Retirement income18.9%
Supplemental Security4.8%
Cash public assistance2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP5.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.3%
High blood pressure34.4%
High cholesterol35.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Heart disease6.9%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis28.2%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease7.9%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.6%
Binge drinking15.5%
No physical activity25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.6%
Depression18.3%
Fair or poor health14.6%
Poor mental health13.0%
Poor physical health10.5%
No health insurance10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.5%
Visited dentist63.8%
Cholesterol screening90.0%
Teeth loss14.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans849.7%
Disability%
Any disability24.8%
Under 1838.4%
18–64 years15.1%
65 and over39.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance59.4%
Public insurance51.6%
No insurance12.2%
Uninsured under 1920.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,06996.2%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,111100.0%
Born in same state1,111100.0%
Born in different state1,03693.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian23020.7%
French908.1%
Arab807.2%
AncestryCount%
English141.3%
German40.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.9%
Internet access82.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62889

What city is ZIP code 62889 in?

ZIP code 62889 is primarily assigned to Texico, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62889 in?

ZIP code 62889 falls within Jefferson County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62889 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 62889 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62889?

The median home value in ZIP code 62889 is $151,600.

Does ZIP code 62889 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 62889 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 62889?

ZIP code 62889 has an estimated population of 1,111 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62889 in?

ZIP code 62889 observes the CST timezone.

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