62468 ZIP Code — Toledo, IL

Cumberland County, Illinois

ZIP code 62468 is located in Toledo, Illinois, within Cumberland County. It covers approximately 74.29 square miles and serves a population of 2,369 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62468

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 $108,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,444. 47% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62468 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,369

population

74.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62468 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62468

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62468. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Toledo	Acceptable
Toledo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62436 Jewett (7.4 mi) 62469 Trilla (7.5 mi) 62445 Montrose (7.8 mi) 62428 Greenup (7.9 mi) 62440 Lerna (9.1 mi) 62447 Neoga (9.9 mi) 62462 Sigel (11 mi) 62432 Hidalgo (12.8 mi) 62467 Teutopolis (13.6 mi) 61938 Mattoon (14.7 mi) 62420 Casey (15.2 mi) 62479 Wheeler (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,369
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	74.29 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.2733
Longitude	-88.2750
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	38.4%	42.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	34.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,369

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$71,444

Median household income

$33,720

Per capita income

$108,200

Median home value

$591

Median monthly rent

75.4%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

883

Housing units

11.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

147

25–34

126

125

35–44

107

153

45–54

130

116

55–59

100

60–64

199

65–74

170

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	443	18.7%
18 and over	1,926	81.3%
65 and over	565	23.8%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.8%

Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

Other race 5.6%

Two or more races 1.1%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,189	86.8%
Hispanic or Latino	154	6.1%
Other race	141	5.6%
Two or more races	27	1.1%
Black or African American	12	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.4%	42.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	34.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$71,444

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.0%

$50k–$100k 38.3%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,200
Median rent / month	$591
Owner occupied	75.4%
Renter occupied	24.6%
Vacant	12.2%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	12.9%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	11.3%
1939 or earlier	22.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	30.7%
3 bedrooms	47.5%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.7%
Electricity	17.1%
Propane / LP gas	32.7%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	595	60.1%
Cohabiting couple	67	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	160	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	168	17.0%
Households with children under 18	214	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	436	44.0%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	13.0%
Married	53.4%	64.0%
Separated	0.3%	1.6%
Widowed	5.2%	9.4%
Divorced	10.9%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 42.1%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 17.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	14.0%
Kindergarten	11	2.6%
Elementary school	143	33.9%
High school	104	24.6%
College / grad school	105	24.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Manufacturing 18.8%

Retail trade 12.8%

Professional & management 8.7%

Construction 7.4%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Wholesale trade 5.6%

Public administration 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Other services 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.1%
Service	22.1%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 27.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.5%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	41.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.0%
Public insurance	40.1%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,228	94.0%
Spanish	102	4.6%
Other Indo-European	102	4.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,228	94.0%
Born in same state	2,225	93.9%
Born in different state	2,016	85.1%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	141	6.0%
Not a US citizen	53	37.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	285	12%
French	156	6.6%
Arab	153	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	35	1.5%
Norwegian	31	1.3%
Irish	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62468

What city is ZIP code 62468 in?

ZIP code 62468 is primarily assigned to Toledo, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62468 in?

ZIP code 62468 falls within Cumberland County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62468 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 62468 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62468?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62468?

The median home value in ZIP code 62468 is $108,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 62468?

ZIP code 62468 has an estimated population of 2,369 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62468 in?

ZIP code 62468 observes the CST timezone.