62895 ZIP Code — Wayne City, IL

Wayne County, Illinois

ZIP code 62895 is located in Wayne City, Illinois, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 110.37 square miles and serves a population of 2,014 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62895

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 $116,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,000. 44% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62895 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,014

population

110.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62895 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62895

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62895. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wayne City	Acceptable
Wayne City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62886 Sims (6 mi) 62851 Keenes (7 mi) 62828 Dahlgren (9.1 mi) 62837 Fairfield (9.9 mi) 62842 Geff (10.2 mi) 62814 Bluford (12.7 mi) 62872 Opdyke (12.9 mi) 62887 Springerton (13 mi) 62859 Mc Leansboro (14 mi) 62810 Belle Rive (14.4 mi) 62862 Mill Shoals (15 mi) 62850 Johnsonville (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,014
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	191

Geography
Land area	110.37 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	38.3218
Longitude	-88.5428
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	52.1%	50.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	35.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	13.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,014

Population

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$51,000

Median household income

$27,854

Per capita income

$116,700

Median home value

$609

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

732

Housing units

14.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

100

131

45–54

134

55–59

60–64

153

65–74

156

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	439	21.8%
18 and over	1,575	78.2%
65 and over	521	25.9%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,968	96.3%
Two or more races	46	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	30	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	50.3%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	35.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	13.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 12.3%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	12.3%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$51,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 31.0%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 21.0%

$200k–$300k 12.9%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,700
Median rent / month	$609
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	4.5%
Single-family detached	68.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	30.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	14.2%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	10.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	21.6%
3 bedrooms	61.5%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.1%
Electricity	19.3%
Propane / LP gas	39.4%
Wood	4.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	471	53.2%
Cohabiting couple	37	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	154	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	224	25.3%
Households with children under 18	271	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	361	40.7%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	14.5%
Married	61.2%	56.2%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.8%	17.3%
Divorced	8.0%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 27.8%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	8.0%
Kindergarten	6	1.6%
Elementary school	173	44.8%
High school	122	31.6%
College / grad school	54	14.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Retail trade 12.5%

Agriculture & mining 12.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.3%

Construction 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Public administration 4.6%

Professional & management 3.0%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Other services 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.6%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	27.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.2%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	15.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 12.8%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 26.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.0%
Retirement income	29.7%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	75	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.8%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	17.7%
65 and over	43.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.5%
Public insurance	50.9%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,921	95.4%
Spanish	10	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,014	100.0%
Born in same state	2,014	100.0%
Born in different state	1,815	90.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	346	17.2%
Italian	213	10.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	169	8.4%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62895

What city is ZIP code 62895 in?

ZIP code 62895 is primarily assigned to Wayne City, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62895 in?

ZIP code 62895 falls within Wayne County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62895 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 62895 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62895?

14% 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 62895 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 62895 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62895?

The median home value in ZIP code 62895 is $116,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 62895 in?

ZIP code 62895 observes the CST timezone.