62378 ZIP Code — Versailles, IL

Brown County, Illinois

ZIP code 62378 is located in Versailles, Illinois, within Brown County. It covers approximately 66.18 square miles and serves a population of 814 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62378

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 $128,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,896. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62378 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

814

population

66.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62378 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62378

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62378. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Versailles	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62353 Mount Sterling (9.2 mi) 62665 Meredosia (11.4 mi) 62314 Baylis (12.3 mi) 62340 Griggsville (12.3 mi) 62621 Bluffs (13.1 mi) 62375 Timewell (13.5 mi) 62611 Arenzville (14.1 mi) 62618 Beardstown (15.2 mi) 62628 Chapin (15.2 mi) 62357 New Salem (16.3 mi) 62631 Concord (16.8 mi) 62681 Rushville (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	814
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	66.18 sq mi
Water area	1.42 sq mi
Latitude	39.8841
Longitude	-90.6680
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	46.2%	42.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	35.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	27.2%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	1.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

814

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$54,896

Median household income

$36,050

Per capita income

$128,700

Median home value

$467

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

369

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	234	28.7%
18 and over	580	71.3%
65 and over	135	16.6%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.4%

Two or more races 8.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	727	84.4%
Two or more races	72	8.4%
Hispanic or Latino	47	5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.2%	42.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	35.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	27.2%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	1.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 22.0%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 3.7%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	22.0%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	3.7%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$54,896

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.5%

$50k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 16.1%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,700
Median rent / month	$467
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	21.6%
Single-family detached	88.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	18.5%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	3.8%
1960–1969	19.9%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	44.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	35.0%
3 bedrooms	35.3%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	11.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	55.4%
3 or more	16.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.3%
Electricity	31.2%
Propane / LP gas	24.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	189	57.8%
Cohabiting couple	8	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	29	8.9%
Female householder, no spouse	101	30.9%
Households with children under 18	78	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	135	41.3%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.7%	24.5%
Married	75.6%	51.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	21.3%
Divorced	15.7%	2.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 40.2%

Some college, no degree 26.5%

Associate's degree 16.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 0.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	9.5%
Kindergarten	5	2.2%
Elementary school	118	51.1%
High school	68	29.4%
College / grad school	18	7.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Wholesale trade 30.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.4%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Retail trade 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Education & healthcare 8.7%

Information 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Professional & management 3.7%

Construction 2.4%

Other services 1.6%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	26.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.6%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.6%
Carpool	0.6%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 9.0%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 30.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.8%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	8.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	13.2%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	48.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.3%
Public insurance	34.9%
No insurance	1.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	787	96.7%
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)	810	99.5%
Born in same state	810	99.5%
Born in different state	664	81.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.5%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	78	9.6%
French	59	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	59	7.2%
English	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	80.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62378

What city is ZIP code 62378 in?

ZIP code 62378 is primarily assigned to Versailles, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62378 in?

ZIP code 62378 falls within Brown County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62378 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 62378 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62378?

13% 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 62378 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 62378 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62378?

The median home value in ZIP code 62378 is $128,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 62378 in?

ZIP code 62378 observes the CST timezone.