62892 ZIP Code — Vernon, IL

Marion County, Illinois

ZIP code 62892 is located in Vernon, Illinois, within Marion County. It covers approximately 21.86 square miles and serves a population of 190 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

190
population
21.86
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62892 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62892

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City Status
Vernon Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62885 Shobonier (3.5 mi) 62875 Patoka (3.7 mi) 62471 Vandalia (5.3 mi) 62807 Alma (8.1 mi) 62882 Sandoval (11.6 mi) 62870 Odin (11.7 mi) 62880 Saint Peter (12 mi) 62854 Kinmundy (13 mi) 62253 Keyesport (13.2 mi) 62262 Mulberry Grove (13.5 mi) 62881 Salem (13.8 mi) 62284 Smithboro (14.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 190
Population density 9 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 121
Geography
Land area 21.86 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 38.8006
Longitude -89.0688
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 35.9% 50.4% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 55.7% 32.0% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 8.4% 15.4% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.2% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

190
Population
9
People per sq mi
48.5
Median age
$67,813
Median household income
$25,798
Per capita income
$97,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
91.8%
Home ownership
21.1%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
140
Housing units
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
8
Under 5
7
4
5–9
3
4
10–14
4
7
15–19
6
8
20–24
8
5
25–34
4
7
35–44
6
22
45–54
20
5
55–59
4
8
60–64
8
15
65–74
14
4
75–84
4
3
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 183719.5%
18 and over15380.5%
65 and over4222.1%
Median age48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%
Asian 1.1%
Two or more races 1.1%
GroupCount%
White18697.9%
Asian21.1%
Two or more races21.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 35.9% 50.4% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 55.7% 32.0% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 8.4% 15.4% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.2% 8.8%
Under $10k 22.4%
$10k–$15k 3.5%
$15k–$25k 7.1%
$25k–$35k 2.4%
$35k–$50k 8.2%
$50k–$75k 17.6%
$75k–$100k 21.2%
$100k–$150k 12.9%
$150k–$200k 4.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k22.4%
$10k–$15k3.5%
$15k–$25k7.1%
$25k–$35k2.4%
$35k–$50k8.2%
$50k–$75k17.6%
$75k–$100k21.2%
$100k–$150k12.9%
$150k–$200k4.7%
Median income$67,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.8%
$50k–$100k 20.5%
$100k–$150k 17.9%
$150k–$200k 2.6%
$200k–$300k 3.8%
$300k–$500k 7.7%
$500k–$1M 16.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$97,500
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied91.8%
Renter occupied8.2%
Vacant42.2%
Single-family detached72.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes27.2%
Median rooms4.9
Avg household size (owned)2.29

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.2%
2000–200925.2%
1990–19998.2%
1980–19897.5%
1970–197917.7%
1960–19692.0%
1950–19597.5%
1940–19494.8%
1939 or earlier19.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom23.8%
2 bedrooms43.5%
3 bedrooms23.1%
4 bedrooms9.5%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.4%
1 vehicle28.2%
2 vehicles41.2%
3 or more28.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas28.2%
Electricity31.8%
Propane / LP gas35.3%
Wood2.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family3844.7%
Cohabiting couple22.4%
Male householder, no spouse3237.6%
Female householder, no spouse1315.3%
Households with children under 182529.4%
Households with seniors (65+)3237.6%
Average household size2.24

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.7%28.8%
Married38.3%54.5%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed7.4%4.5%
Divorced25.5%12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%
Some HS, no diploma 22.1%
HS graduate 26.7%
Some college, no degree 27.5%
Associate's degree 7.6%
Bachelor's degree 11.5%
Graduate / professional 0.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher74.0%
Bachelor's or higher12.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool631.6%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school421.1%
High school947.4%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 20.6%
Retail trade 17.6%
Education & healthcare 16.2%
Construction 13.2%
Manufacturing 10.3%
Other services 8.8%
Professional & management 7.4%
Agriculture & mining 4.4%
Finance & real estate 1.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts16.2%
Service20.6%
Sales & office26.5%
Natural resources & construction17.6%
Production & transportation19.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector83.8%
Government7.4%
Self-employed8.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone73.5%
Carpool8.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home5.9%
Other means11.8%
Avg commute (minutes)42.3

Poverty

All people 21.1%
Under 18 years 13.5%
18 and over 22.9%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.0%
Retirement income21.2%
Supplemental Security8.2%
Cash public assistance5.9%
Food stamps / SNAP31.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.6%
High blood pressure35.3%
High cholesterol34.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Heart disease7.3%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis30.0%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.0%
Binge drinking15.4%
No physical activity25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.8%
Depression18.7%
Fair or poor health15.0%
Poor mental health12.9%
Poor physical health10.8%
No health insurance10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.2%
Visited dentist63.7%
Cholesterol screening90.1%
Teeth loss14.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2214.4%
Disability%
Any disability31.6%
Under 1810.8%
18–64 years36.0%
65 and over38.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance53.7%
Public insurance57.4%
No insurance4.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only17592.1%
Spanish21.1%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages21.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)18898.9%
Born in same state18697.9%
Born in different state15280.0%
Foreign born21.1%
Naturalized citizen21.1%
Not a US citizen2100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian4825.3%
French2412.6%
AncestryCount%
Arab126.3%
English21.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.7%
Internet access68.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62892

What city is ZIP code 62892 in?

ZIP code 62892 is primarily assigned to Vernon, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62892 in?

ZIP code 62892 falls within Marion County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62892 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 62892 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62892?

21% of residents in ZIP code 62892 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62892?

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

Does ZIP code 62892 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 62892 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 62892 in?

ZIP code 62892 observes the CST timezone.

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