62691 ZIP Code — Virginia, IL

Cass County, Illinois

ZIP code 62691 is located in Virginia, Illinois, within Cass County. It covers approximately 102.02 square miles and serves a population of 2,355 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62691

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 $99,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $71,213. 40% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62691 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,355
population
102.02
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62691 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62691

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62691. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Virginia Acceptable
Virginia Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62612 Ashland (6.7 mi) 62627 Chandlerville (7.1 mi) 62611 Arenzville (11.7 mi) 62618 Beardstown (12.4 mi) 62631 Concord (12.9 mi) 62617 Bath (14.3 mi) 62624 Browning (14.7 mi) 62673 Oakford (14.9 mi) 62650 Jacksonville (15 mi) 62628 Chapin (15.2 mi) 62601 Alexander (16.5 mi) 62688 Tallula (17 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,355
Population density 23 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 017
Geography
Land area 102.02 sq mi
Water area 0.10 sq mi
Latitude 39.9567
Longitude -90.1981
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 42.0% 44.6% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 30.1% 36.0% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 26.8% 17.8% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.1% 1.7% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,355
Population
23
People per sq mi
44.8
Median age
$71,213
Median household income
$35,264
Per capita income
$99,100
Median home value
$642
Median monthly rent
74.4%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
883
Housing units
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
34
Under 5
36
52
5–9
55
103
10–14
107
71
15–19
75
49
20–24
52
133
25–34
139
137
35–44
143
115
45–54
120
66
55–59
69
110
60–64
116
179
65–74
187
48
75–84
51
53
85+
55
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1846619.8%
18 and over1,88980.2%
65 and over57324.3%
Median age44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%
Two or more races 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Black or African American 0.8%
Other race 0.4%
GroupCount%
White2,28495.7%
Two or more races411.7%
Hispanic or Latino321.3%
Black or African American200.8%
Other race90.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.0% 44.6% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 30.1% 36.0% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 26.8% 17.8% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.1% 1.7% 8.8%
Under $10k 8.0%
$10k–$15k 1.7%
$15k–$25k 6.7%
$25k–$35k 8.3%
$35k–$50k 14.3%
$50k–$75k 13.7%
$75k–$100k 13.7%
$100k–$150k 24.8%
$150k–$200k 4.5%
$200k+ 4.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.0%
$10k–$15k1.7%
$15k–$25k6.7%
$25k–$35k8.3%
$35k–$50k14.3%
$50k–$75k13.7%
$75k–$100k13.7%
$100k–$150k24.8%
$150k–$200k4.5%
$200k+4.2%
Median income$71,213

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.4%
$50k–$100k 41.5%
$100k–$150k 17.4%
$150k–$200k 8.4%
$200k–$300k 7.8%
$300k–$500k 3.6%
$500k–$1M 11.2%
$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$99,100
Median rent / month$642
Owner occupied74.4%
Renter occupied25.6%
Vacant11.5%
Single-family detached89.1%
Large apartment buildings1.8%
Mobile homes5.0%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.31

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.1%
2010–20193.4%
2000–20096.0%
1990–199915.4%
1980–19896.6%
1970–197913.2%
1960–196915.4%
1950–19599.3%
1940–194911.1%
1939 or earlier19.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.4%
1 bedroom3.8%
2 bedrooms30.5%
3 bedrooms47.8%
4 bedrooms14.6%
5+ bedrooms2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.8%
1 vehicle25.0%
2 vehicles46.0%
3 or more27.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas57.2%
Electricity19.0%
Propane / LP gas16.3%
Fuel oil2.5%
Wood1.2%
No fuel used1.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family46045.5%
Cohabiting couple797.8%
Male householder, no spouse22422.2%
Female householder, no spouse24824.5%
Households with children under 1823923.6%
Households with seniors (65+)38838.4%
Average household size2.29

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.6%27.2%
Married52.8%46.1%
Separated4.5%0.3%
Widowed4.0%18.6%
Divorced9.1%7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%
Some HS, no diploma 5.6%
HS graduate 47.0%
Some college, no degree 20.2%
Associate's degree 8.4%
Bachelor's degree 13.2%
Graduate / professional 2.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.6%
Bachelor's or higher16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool142.7%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school30157.3%
High school10620.2%
College / grad school10419.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%
Manufacturing 13.6%
Retail trade 9.7%
Information 8.7%
Public administration 8.6%
Construction 6.4%
Transportation & utilities 6.0%
Finance & real estate 5.5%
Professional & management 5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%
Wholesale trade 3.5%
Other services 3.4%
Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.0%
Service18.0%
Sales & office22.4%
Natural resources & construction14.9%
Production & transportation18.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.8%
Government17.2%
Self-employed3.0%
Unpaid family workers1.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone88.9%
Carpool6.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.6%
Work from home3.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)22.1

Poverty

All people 12.0%
Under 18 years 17.6%
18 and over 10.5%
Married-couple families 7.8%
Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.7%
Retirement income26.6%
Supplemental Security4.5%
Cash public assistance0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP10.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.1%
High blood pressure34.1%
High cholesterol34.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis28.4%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease7.3%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.5%
Binge drinking15.1%
No physical activity24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.0%
Depression17.1%
Fair or poor health13.7%
Poor mental health12.3%
Poor physical health9.8%
No health insurance10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.3%
Visited dentist66.2%
Cholesterol screening90.6%
Teeth loss13.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1347.1%
Disability%
Any disability17.1%
Under 183.4%
18–64 years14.2%
65 and over36.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance70.0%
Public insurance43.6%
No insurance2.3%
Uninsured under 190.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,28597.0%
Spanish160.7%
Other Indo-European90.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander70.3%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,33799.2%
Born in same state2,32098.5%
Born in different state2,09388.9%
Foreign born170.7%
Naturalized citizen180.8%
Not a US citizen738.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French35114.9%
Italian32313.7%
Arab1948.2%
AncestryCount%
Polish160.7%
English120.5%
Dutch30.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.9%
Internet access91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62691

What city is ZIP code 62691 in?

ZIP code 62691 is primarily assigned to Virginia, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62691 in?

ZIP code 62691 falls within Cass County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62691 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 62691 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62691?

The median home value in ZIP code 62691 is $99,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 62691?

ZIP code 62691 has an estimated population of 2,355 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62691?

The median household income in ZIP code 62691 is $71,213, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62691 in?

ZIP code 62691 observes the CST timezone.

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