62471 ZIP Code — Vandalia, IL

Fayette County, Illinois

ZIP code 62471 is located in Vandalia, Illinois, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 128.22 square miles and serves a population of 10,305 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62471

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 $111,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $51,429. 37% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62471 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,305

population

128.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62471 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62471

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62471. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vandalia	Acceptable
Vandalia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62885 Shobonier (2.1 mi) 62892 Vernon (5.3 mi) 62875 Patoka (9.1 mi) 62262 Mulberry Grove (9.9 mi) 62418 Brownstown (11.7 mi) 62807 Alma (11.9 mi) 62880 Saint Peter (12.1 mi) 62284 Smithboro (12.5 mi) 62253 Keyesport (13.8 mi) 62854 Kinmundy (16.1 mi) 62080 Ramsey (16.5 mi) 62882 Sandoval (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,305
Population density	80 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	128.22 sq mi
Water area	1.47 sq mi
Latitude	38.8762
Longitude	-89.0885
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	55.1%	53.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

10,305

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$51,429

Median household income

$28,072

Per capita income

$111,900

Median home value

$711

Median monthly rent

71.6%

Home ownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

3,015

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

287

Under 5

243

198

5–9

168

280

10–14

237

401

15–19

338

360

20–24

304

799

25–34

675

699

35–44

589

802

45–54

677

401

55–59

339

384

60–64

324

547

65–74

462

331

75–84

280

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,770	17.2%
18 and over	8,535	82.8%
65 and over	1,800	17.5%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.7%

Black or African American 5.7%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Other race 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	9,090	85.7%
Black or African American	609	5.7%
Two or more races	468	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	303	2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	76	0.7%
Other race	49	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	10	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.1%	53.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$51,429

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.4%

$50k–$100k 30.3%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 16.3%

$300k–$500k 6.2%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,900
Median rent / month	$711
Owner occupied	71.6%
Renter occupied	28.4%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	80.7%
Large apartment buildings	3.7%
Mobile homes	5.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	13.5%
1940–1949	9.5%
1939 or earlier	25.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.3%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	28.0%
3 bedrooms	43.6%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	29.0%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	23.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.6%
Electricity	17.0%
Propane / LP gas	16.8%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,818	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	104	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	717	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	877	24.9%
Households with children under 18	1,096	31.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,191	33.9%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.8%	27.3%
Married	44.0%	49.1%
Separated	1.1%	0.3%
Widowed	2.5%	9.9%
Divorced	8.5%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 40.8%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	2.0%
Kindergarten	144	8.2%
Elementary school	715	40.8%
High school	460	26.2%
College / grad school	400	22.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Retail trade 15.7%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Public administration 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Other services 5.6%

Professional & management 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Construction 4.6%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.7%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 15.5%

Under 18 years 15.2%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 9.8%

Female-led households 19.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	52.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	665	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	36.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.2%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	8.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,775	94.9%
Spanish	164	1.7%
Other Indo-European	140	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	0.2%
Other languages	3	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,102	98.0%
Born in same state	10,074	97.8%
Born in different state	8,165	79.2%
Foreign born	28	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	203	2.0%
Not a US citizen	150	73.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,322	12.8%
Arab	1,066	10.3%
Italian	788	7.6%
English	69	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	31	0.3%
Polish	27	0.3%
Norwegian	10	0.1%
Dutch	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62471

What city is ZIP code 62471 in?

ZIP code 62471 is primarily assigned to Vandalia, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62471 in?

ZIP code 62471 falls within Fayette County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62471?

16% of residents in ZIP code 62471 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62471 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 62471 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62471?

The median home value in ZIP code 62471 is $111,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 62471?

ZIP code 62471 has an estimated population of 10,305 residents, with a density of 80 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62471 in?

ZIP code 62471 observes the CST timezone.