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Franklin County
Valier, IL
62891
62891 ZIP Code — Valier, IL
Franklin County, Illinois
ZIP code 62891 is located in
Valier ,
Illinois ,
within Franklin County .
It covers approximately 0.63 square miles and serves a population of
700 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 618 .
About ZIP code 62891
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 $67,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $40,469. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 62891 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
700
Population density
1,111 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
055
Geography
Land area
0.63 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
38.0124
Longitude
-89.0441
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
618
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.2%
55.4%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
33.2%
29.3%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
6.5%
13.9%
24.4%
Over $200k
1.0%
1.4%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$40,469
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 201 28.7% 18 and over 499 71.3% 65 and over 161 23.0% Median age 40.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.6%
Group Count % White 676 94.2% Two or more races 20 2.8% Hispanic or Latino 18 2.5% Black or African American 4 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.2%
55.4%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
33.2%
29.3%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
6.5%
13.9%
24.4%
Over $200k
1.0%
1.4%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.6% $10k–$15k 9.9% $15k–$25k 21.5% $25k–$35k 6.3% $35k–$50k 15.2% $50k–$75k 21.8% $75k–$100k 11.6% $100k–$150k 9.6% $200k+ 0.7% Median income $40,469
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $67,700 Median rent / month $646 Owner occupied 85.1% Renter occupied 14.9% Vacant 8.7% Single-family detached 97.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 2.4% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.35
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.6% 2000–2009 2.7% 1990–1999 2.7% 1980–1989 4.8% 1970–1979 9.6% 1960–1969 18.7% 1950–1959 7.2% 1940–1949 17.8% 1939 or earlier 35.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.1% 2 bedrooms 47.3% 3 bedrooms 40.1% 4 bedrooms 9.0% 5+ bedrooms 1.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 16.5% 1 vehicle 29.7% 2 vehicles 29.0% 3 or more 24.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 59.4% Electricity 39.9% Propane / LP gas 0.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 130 42.9% Cohabiting couple 9 3.0% Male householder, no spouse 95 31.4% Female householder, no spouse 69 22.8% Households with children under 18 81 26.7% Households with seniors (65+) 134 44.2% Average household size 2.30
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 13.0% 19.8% Married 51.0% 48.2% Separated 0.8% 3.6% Widowed 6.9% 4.9% Divorced 28.4% 23.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
36.2%
Graduate / professional
3.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.0% Bachelor's or higher 7.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 24 13.5% Kindergarten 7 3.9% Elementary school 101 56.7% High school 28 15.7% College / grad school 18 10.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.0%
Agriculture & mining
14.2%
Transportation & utilities
13.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Professional & management
3.7%
Finance & real estate
1.4%
Public administration
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 20.2% Service 16.5% Sales & office 16.5% Natural resources & construction 28.9% Production & transportation 17.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 88.5% Government 6.9% Self-employed 4.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.8% Carpool 6.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.9% Other means 3.8% Avg commute (minutes) 37.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
64.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.9% Retirement income 38.9% Supplemental Security 14.5% Cash public assistance 2.0% Food stamps / SNAP 19.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.8% High blood pressure 35.2% High cholesterol 34.0% Diabetes 10.5% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 28.6% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.9% Cancer 7.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.3% Binge drinking 15.0% No physical activity 24.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.3% Depression 18.7% Fair or poor health 14.5% Poor mental health 13.1% Poor physical health 10.5% No health insurance 10.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.2% Visited dentist 64.4% Cholesterol screening 90.0% Teeth loss 14.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 53 10.6%
Disability % Any disability 20.6% Under 18 5.0% 18–64 years 20.4% 65 and over 40.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 52.0% Public insurance 57.7% No insurance 5.6% Uninsured under 19 7.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 633 90.4% 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) 698 99.7% Born in same state 698 99.7% Born in different state 632 90.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 2 0.3% Not a US citizen 2 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 113 16.1% Italian 102 14.6% Arab 91 13%
Ancestry Count % English 35 5% Polish 6 0.9% Irish 4 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.3% Internet access 80.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62891
What city is ZIP code 62891 in?
ZIP code 62891 is primarily assigned to Valier, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62891 in?
ZIP code 62891 falls within Franklin County, Illinois.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 62891?
7% 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 62891 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 62891 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62891?
19% of residents in ZIP code 62891 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 62891 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 62891 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 62891 in?
ZIP code 62891 observes the CST timezone.
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