62690 ZIP Code — Virden, IL

Macoupin County, Illinois

ZIP code 62690 is located in Virden, Illinois, within Macoupin County. It covers approximately 56.16 square miles and serves a population of 3,830 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62690

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 $104,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $77,857. 36% 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 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62690 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,830

population

56.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62690 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62690

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62690. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Virden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62615 Auburn (4.3 mi) 62530 Divernon (5.8 mi) 62640 Girard (7.9 mi) 62533 Farmersville (8.7 mi) 62536 Glenarm (9.7 mi) 62629 Chatham (10.2 mi) 62572 Waggoner (11.3 mi) 62692 Waverly (11.7 mi) 62661 Loami (12 mi) 62558 Pawnee (12.3 mi) 62667 Modesto (13.8 mi) 62674 Palmyra (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,830
Population density	68 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	56.16 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	39.5191
Longitude	-89.7487
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	42.3%	44.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	32.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.1%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,830

Population

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$77,857

Median household income

$33,947

Per capita income

$104,000

Median home value

$832

Median monthly rent

74.4%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

1,359

Housing units

11.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

123

10–14

212

15–19

296

20–24

103

184

25–34

258

225

35–44

315

174

45–54

244

162

55–59

228

60–64

136

179

65–74

251

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	825	21.5%
18 and over	3,005	78.5%
65 and over	629	16.4%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	3,755	97.2%
Two or more races	56	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	35	0.9%
Asian	19	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	44.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	32.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.1%	20.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	10.9%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$77,857

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%

$50k–$100k 33.0%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,000
Median rent / month	$832
Owner occupied	74.4%
Renter occupied	25.6%
Vacant	13.9%
Single-family detached	85.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	5.6%
1980–1989	2.2%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	35.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	46.6%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.3%
1 vehicle	24.5%
2 vehicles	38.4%
3 or more	27.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.3%
Electricity	37.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	703	46.8%
Cohabiting couple	136	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	269	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	394	26.2%
Households with children under 18	500	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	410	27.3%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	29.1%
Married	53.2%	40.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	3.0%	7.7%
Divorced	11.4%	22.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 49.2%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	4.5%
Kindergarten	53	5.9%
Elementary school	267	29.5%
High school	289	32.0%
College / grad school	254	28.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Construction 13.3%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Finance & real estate 10.3%

Retail trade 8.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Other services 4.3%

Public administration 3.9%

Professional & management 3.4%

Information 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.0%
Service	22.3%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.3%
Government	8.5%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.1%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.7%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 9.8%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 22.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	29.1%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	176	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	18.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.2%
Public insurance	36.6%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,693	96.4%
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)	3,793	99.0%
Born in same state	3,786	98.9%
Born in different state	3,286	85.8%
Foreign born	7	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	37	1.0%
Not a US citizen	37	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	524	13.7%
French	497	13%
Arab	426	11.1%
English	232	6.1%
Polish	13	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	13	0.3%
Dutch	8	0.2%
Irish	7	0.2%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62690

What city is ZIP code 62690 in?

ZIP code 62690 is primarily assigned to Virden, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62690 in?

ZIP code 62690 falls within Macoupin County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62690?

11% 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 62690 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 62690 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62690?

The median home value in ZIP code 62690 is $104,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 62690?

ZIP code 62690 has an estimated population of 3,830 residents, with a density of 68 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62690 in?

ZIP code 62690 observes the CST timezone.