62893 ZIP Code — Walnut Hill, IL

Marion County, Illinois

ZIP code 62893 is located in Walnut Hill, Illinois, within Marion County. It covers approximately 20.06 square miles and serves a population of 927 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62893

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $176,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,181. 32% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62893 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

927

population

20.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62893 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62893

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62893. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Walnut Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62830 Dix (4.6 mi) 62898 Woodlawn (5.4 mi) 62853 Kell (7.9 mi) 62801 Centralia (8.3 mi) 62889 Texico (11.4 mi) 62877 Richview (11.6 mi) 62864 Mount Vernon (11.7 mi) 62870 Odin (12.1 mi) 62882 Sandoval (13.1 mi) 62808 Ashley (13.5 mi) 62881 Salem (13.8 mi) 62250 Hoffman (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	927
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	20.06 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	38.4578
Longitude	-89.0288
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	39.3%	50.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.2%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

927

Population

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$71,181

Median household income

$38,205

Per capita income

$176,600

Median home value

$868

Median monthly rent

85.1%

Home ownership

16.4%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

398

Housing units

19.9%

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	183	19.7%
18 and over	744	80.3%
65 and over	162	17.5%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.2%

Two or more races 6.8%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Group	Count	%
White	861	88.2%
Two or more races	66	6.8%
Hispanic or Latino	49	5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.3%	50.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.2%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 24.0%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	24.0%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	22.1%
$150k–$200k	10.9%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$71,181

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 23.2%

$200k–$300k 28.2%

$300k–$500k 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$176,600
Median rent / month	$868
Owner occupied	85.1%
Renter occupied	14.9%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	64.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	37.7%
1980–1989	16.3%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	3.3%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	10.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.2%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	54.0%
4 bedrooms	5.9%
5+ bedrooms	8.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	24.0%
2 vehicles	43.5%
3 or more	29.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.3%
Electricity	42.7%
Propane / LP gas	42.4%
Wood	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	214	57.1%
Cohabiting couple	30	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	40	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	91	24.3%
Households with children under 18	94	25.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	26.9%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.8%	27.2%
Married	62.1%	56.2%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	1.8%	8.7%
Divorced	13.3%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 35.6%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.6%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	3.0%
Kindergarten	6	3.0%
Elementary school	96	47.3%
High school	46	22.7%
College / grad school	49	24.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.1%

Manufacturing 23.2%

Construction 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Retail trade 7.0%

Public administration 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Professional & management 2.4%

Information 2.2%

Other services 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.3%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 16.4%

Under 18 years 40.4%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 7.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	67	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	8.2%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.7%
Public insurance	40.7%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	883	95.3%
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)	927	100.0%
Born in same state	926	99.9%
Born in different state	755	81.4%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	89	9.6%
Arab	89	9.6%
French	51	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	3	0.3%
Polish	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62893

What city is ZIP code 62893 in?

ZIP code 62893 is primarily assigned to Walnut Hill, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62893 in?

ZIP code 62893 falls within Marion County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62893 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 62893 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62893?

16% of residents in ZIP code 62893 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62893?

The median home value in ZIP code 62893 is $176,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 62893?

ZIP code 62893 has an estimated population of 927 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62893 in?

ZIP code 62893 observes the CST timezone.