62890 ZIP Code — Thompsonville, IL

Franklin County, Illinois

ZIP code 62890 is located in Thompsonville, Illinois, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 102.60 square miles and serves a population of 2,338 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62890

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 $93,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $52,500. 41% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62890 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,338

population

102.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62890 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62890

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62890. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thompsonville	Acceptable
Thompsonville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62935 Galatia (7.9 mi) 62896 West Frankfort (8.7 mi) 62974 Pittsburg (8.7 mi) 62860 Macedonia (8.8 mi) 62951 Johnston City (10.9 mi) 62977 Raleigh (11.2 mi) 62874 Orient (12.9 mi) 62812 Benton (13.1 mi) 62836 Ewing (13.3 mi) 62959 Marion (13.8 mi) 62817 Broughton (15.1 mi) 62917 Carrier Mills (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,338
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	102.60 sq mi
Water area	0.71 sq mi
Latitude	37.8928
Longitude	-88.7437
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	55.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	29.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,338

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$52,500

Median household income

$26,564

Per capita income

$93,300

Median home value

$1,008

Median monthly rent

73.6%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

14.1%

Unemployment

837

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

102

216

35–44

229

123

45–54

131

55–59

60–64

165

65–74

176

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	530	22.7%
18 and over	1,808	77.3%
65 and over	559	23.9%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 1.1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,278	96.2%
Two or more races	33	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	31	1.3%
Other race	25	1.1%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	55.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	29.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$52,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.2%

$50k–$100k 29.0%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 18.5%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,300
Median rent / month	$1,008
Owner occupied	73.6%
Renter occupied	26.4%
Vacant	10.4%
Single-family detached	72.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	15.3%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	15.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	31.8%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	32.7%
2 vehicles	45.7%
3 or more	18.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.0%
Electricity	52.9%
Propane / LP gas	29.5%
Wood	7.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	460	46.8%
Cohabiting couple	33	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	239	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	250	25.5%
Households with children under 18	268	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	399	40.6%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.7%	13.8%
Married	50.8%	50.3%
Separated	0.5%	1.3%
Widowed	4.9%	18.1%
Divorced	12.1%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 13.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	8.9%
Kindergarten	44	8.5%
Elementary school	209	40.3%
High school	139	26.8%
College / grad school	81	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Retail trade 16.7%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Construction 10.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Professional & management 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Public administration 3.9%

Other services 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Information 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.4%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	27.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 22.3%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 9.6%

Female-led households 18.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	201	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	20.2%
65 and over	29.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.5%
Public insurance	46.0%
No insurance	14.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,168	92.7%
Spanish	24	1.1%
Other Indo-European	24	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,306	98.6%
Born in same state	2,301	98.4%
Born in different state	1,965	84.0%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	32	1.4%
Not a US citizen	32	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	335	14.3%
Italian	319	13.6%
Arab	153	6.5%
Polish	40	1.7%
Irish	29	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	0.8%
Norwegian	19	0.8%
German	6	0.3%
Dutch	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	85.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62890

What city is ZIP code 62890 in?

ZIP code 62890 is primarily assigned to Thompsonville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62890 in?

ZIP code 62890 falls within Franklin County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62890 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 62890 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62890 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 62890 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62890?

The median home value in ZIP code 62890 is $93,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 62890?

ZIP code 62890 has an estimated population of 2,338 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62890 in?

ZIP code 62890 observes the CST timezone.