62477 ZIP Code — West Union, IL

Clark County, Illinois

ZIP code 62477 is located in West Union, Illinois, within Clark County. It covers approximately 59.67 square miles and serves a population of 778 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62477

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 $153,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,375. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62477 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

778

population

59.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62477 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62477

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62477. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Union	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62478 West York (5.1 mi) 47849 Fairbanks (5.9 mi) 62433 Hutsonville (7.9 mi) 62441 Marshall (10 mi) 62413 Annapolis (10.7 mi) 62442 Martinsville (12.4 mi) 47850 Farmersburg (12.8 mi) 47861 Merom (13.3 mi) 47802 Terre Haute (15.5 mi) 47879 Shelburn (15.5 mi) 62451 Palestine (16.4 mi) 47882 Sullivan (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	778
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	59.67 sq mi
Water area	0.76 sq mi
Latitude	39.2306
Longitude	-87.6690
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	56.1%	40.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	18.9%	37.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

778

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$54,375

Median household income

$28,184

Per capita income

$153,100

Median home value

$1,281

Median monthly rent

81.5%

Home ownership

29.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

367

Housing units

31.1%

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	158	20.3%
18 and over	620	79.7%
65 and over	202	26.0%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Black or African American 5.5%

Group	Count	%
White	735	94.5%
Black or African American	43	5.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.1%	40.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	18.9%	37.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	8.8%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 32.1%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 4.6%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	32.1%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	4.6%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	12.3%
Median income	$54,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.3%

$50k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$150k–$200k 35.8%

$200k–$300k 14.6%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,100
Median rent / month	$1,281
Owner occupied	81.5%
Renter occupied	18.5%
Vacant	28.6%
Single-family detached	80.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	4.0%
1960–1969	3.3%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	35.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	35.7%
3 bedrooms	49.9%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	1.7%
2 vehicles	44.7%
3 or more	48.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.0%
Electricity	18.2%
Propane / LP gas	44.4%
Wood	30.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	152	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	54	17.9%
Male householder, no spouse	80	26.5%
Female householder, no spouse	16	5.3%
Households with children under 18	120	39.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	154	51.0%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.4%	25.6%
Married	45.7%	62.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.7%	12.0%
Divorced	11.3%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 22.7%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	31.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	12.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	72	43.9%
High school	22	13.4%
College / grad school	49	29.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.4%

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Professional & management 17.0%

Retail trade 11.4%

Agriculture & mining 10.2%

Public administration 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.1%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.3%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	14.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.4

Poverty

All people 29.3%

Under 18 years 29.7%

18 and over 29.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	108	17.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	28.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.1%
Public insurance	38.6%
No insurance	14.0%
Uninsured under 19	11.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	721	92.7%
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)	770	99.0%
Born in same state	755	97.0%
Born in different state	328	42.2%
Foreign born	15	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.0%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	138	17.7%
French	128	16.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	121	15.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62477

What city is ZIP code 62477 in?

ZIP code 62477 is primarily assigned to West Union, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62477 in?

ZIP code 62477 falls within Clark County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62477?

29% of residents in ZIP code 62477 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62477 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 62477 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 62477 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 62477 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 62477 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 62477 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 62477 in?

ZIP code 62477 observes the CST timezone.