62894 ZIP Code — Waltonville, IL

Jefferson County, Illinois

ZIP code 62894 is located in Waltonville, Illinois, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 45.21 square miles and serves a population of 841 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62894

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,250. 31% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62894 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

841

population

45.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62894 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62894

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62894. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waltonville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62883 Scheller (5.2 mi) 62816 Bonnie (8.5 mi) 62808 Ashley (8.7 mi) 62831 Du Bois (9.4 mi) 62884 Sesser (9.7 mi) 62864 Mount Vernon (10.7 mi) 62898 Woodlawn (11.1 mi) 62888 Tamaroa (11.2 mi) 62846 Ina (11.2 mi) 62897 Whittington (12.9 mi) 62877 Richview (15.1 mi) 62830 Dix (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	841
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	45.21 sq mi
Water area	2.13 sq mi
Latitude	38.2225
Longitude	-89.0575
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	39.2%	48.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	27.2%	15.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

841

Population

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$71,250

Median household income

$31,994

Per capita income

$112,000

Median home value

$635

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

308

Housing units

21.4%

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	191	22.7%
18 and over	650	77.3%
65 and over	148	17.6%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Black or African American 1.8%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	811	95.7%
Black or African American	15	1.8%
Two or more races	12	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.7%
Other race	2	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.2%	48.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	27.2%	15.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	23.7%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$71,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.2%

$50k–$100k 25.5%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,000
Median rent / month	$635
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	1.7%
Single-family detached	76.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	16.9%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	12.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	33.1%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	40.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.9%
Electricity	42.9%
Propane / LP gas	11.6%
Wood	10.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	213	60.2%
Cohabiting couple	8	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	57	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	76	21.5%
Households with children under 18	121	34.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	103	29.1%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.1%	17.4%
Married	69.8%	62.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	5.3%
Divorced	7.1%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 25.1%

Some college, no degree 27.5%

Associate's degree 18.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 10.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	21.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	5.5%
Kindergarten	7	3.5%
Elementary school	98	48.8%
High school	51	25.4%
College / grad school	34	16.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Retail trade 12.3%

Other services 11.5%

Professional & management 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Construction 5.3%

Public administration 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	5.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 7.9%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.1%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	8.4%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.0%
Public insurance	34.0%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	811	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)	841	100.0%
Born in same state	839	99.8%
Born in different state	739	87.9%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	97	11.5%
French	92	10.9%
Arab	84	10%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	23	2.7%
German	7	0.8%
Polish	5	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	97.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62894

What city is ZIP code 62894 in?

ZIP code 62894 is primarily assigned to Waltonville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62894 in?

ZIP code 62894 falls within Jefferson County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62894 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 62894 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62894?

The median home value in ZIP code 62894 is $112,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 62894?

ZIP code 62894 has an estimated population of 841 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62894?

The median household income in ZIP code 62894 is $71,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62894 in?

ZIP code 62894 observes the CST timezone.