62297 ZIP Code — Walsh, IL

Randolph County, Illinois

ZIP code 62297 is located in Walsh, Illinois, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 22.63 square miles and serves a population of 338 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62297

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $291,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,591. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 2% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 42%.

Overall, ZIP code 62297 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

338

population

22.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62297 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62297

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62297. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Walsh	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62241 Ellis Grove (4.9 mi) 62286 Sparta (6.9 mi) 62233 Chester (7.5 mi) 62242 Evansville (7.6 mi) 62288 Steeleville (8.1 mi) 62217 Baldwin (8.6 mi) 62261 Modoc (10.2 mi) 62272 Percy (11.4 mi) 62278 Red Bud (14.8 mi) 62916 Campbell Hill (15.5 mi) 62277 Prairie Du Rocher (16.1 mi) 62238 Cutler (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	338
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	22.63 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	38.0514
Longitude	-89.8165
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	42.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	35.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	18.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

338

Population

People per sq mi

62.4

Median age

$71,591

Median household income

$38,901

Per capita income

$291,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

20.7%

Poverty rate

15.7%

Unemployment

170

Housing units

2.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	36	10.7%
18 and over	302	89.3%
65 and over	157	46.4%
Median age	62.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	338	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	42.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	35.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	18.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	8.8%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 18.0%

$50k–$75k 28.1%

$75k–$100k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	18.0%
$50k–$75k	28.1%
$75k–$100k	22.5%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$71,591

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$50k–$100k 4.6%

$100k–$150k 27.8%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

$300k–$500k 26.5%

$500k–$1M 21.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$291,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	96.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	21.3%
1990–1999	25.9%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	19.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	60.9%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	10.7%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	48.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	40.4%
Propane / LP gas	59.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	118	66.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	52	29.2%
Female householder, no spouse	8	4.5%
Households with children under 18	19	10.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	93	52.2%
Average household size	1.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.9%	13.5%
Married	61.7%	81.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	4.4%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 55.1%

Some college, no degree 28.8%

Associate's degree 2.4%

Bachelor's degree 2.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	2.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	36	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 43.1%

Manufacturing 28.4%

Education & healthcare 13.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Public administration 6.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.0%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.9%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.3%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	25.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 20.7%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 16.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.7%
Retirement income	42.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	42.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.6%
65 and over	65.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.3%
Public insurance	67.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	338	100.0%
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)	338	100.0%
Born in same state	338	100.0%
Born in different state	323	95.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	38	11.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	14	4.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.7%
Internet access	78.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62297

What city is ZIP code 62297 in?

ZIP code 62297 is primarily assigned to Walsh, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62297 in?

ZIP code 62297 falls within Randolph County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62297 have an older population?

46% of residents in ZIP code 62297 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 62297 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 62297 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62297?

2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62297?

21% of residents in ZIP code 62297 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 62297 in?

ZIP code 62297 observes the CST timezone.