62476 ZIP Code — West Salem, IL

Edwards County, Illinois

ZIP code 62476 is located in West Salem, Illinois, within Edwards County. It covers approximately 77.57 square miles and serves a population of 1,385 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62476

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 $88,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,829. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62476 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,385
population
77.57
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62476 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62476

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City Status
West Salem Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62815 Bone Gap (4.1 mi) 62452 Parkersburg (6 mi) 62419 Calhoun (8.1 mi) 62818 Browns (8.8 mi) 62863 Mount Carmel (10.2 mi) 62446 Mount Erie (11.3 mi) 62806 Albion (11.6 mi) 62450 Olney (14.6 mi) 62410 Allendale (14.9 mi) 62844 Grayville (16.2 mi) 62421 Claremont (17.4 mi) 47665 Owensville (18.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,385
Population density 18 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 047
Geography
Land area 77.57 sq mi
Water area 0.09 sq mi
Latitude 38.5054
Longitude -88.0064
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 42.1% 44.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 43.4% 39.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 14.5% 15.2% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.1% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,385
Population
18
People per sq mi
46.8
Median age
$62,829
Median household income
$30,683
Per capita income
$88,200
Median home value
$700
Median monthly rent
89.6%
Home ownership
7.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
704
Housing units
10.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
21
Under 5
18
37
5–9
32
39
10–14
35
43
15–19
38
57
20–24
49
73
25–34
63
85
35–44
74
88
45–54
77
58
55–59
51
72
60–64
63
96
65–74
84
49
75–84
42
22
85+
20
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1824217.5%
18 and over1,14382.5%
65 and over31322.6%
Median age46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%
Two or more races 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Black or African American 0.5%
Other race 0.4%
GroupCount%
White1,33295.3%
Two or more races402.9%
Hispanic or Latino120.9%
Black or African American70.5%
Other race60.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.1% 44.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 43.4% 39.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 14.5% 15.2% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.1% 8.8%
Under $10k 2.8%
$10k–$15k 2.8%
$15k–$25k 7.6%
$25k–$35k 7.8%
$35k–$50k 14.9%
$50k–$75k 23.3%
$75k–$100k 9.5%
$100k–$150k 27.3%
$150k–$200k 3.8%
$200k+ 0.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.8%
$10k–$15k2.8%
$15k–$25k7.6%
$25k–$35k7.8%
$35k–$50k14.9%
$50k–$75k23.3%
$75k–$100k9.5%
$100k–$150k27.3%
$150k–$200k3.8%
$200k+0.3%
Median income$62,829

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.9%
$50k–$100k 31.6%
$100k–$150k 25.2%
$150k–$200k 2.7%
$200k–$300k 8.9%
$300k–$500k 3.3%
$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$88,200
Median rent / month$700
Owner occupied89.6%
Renter occupied10.4%
Vacant24.2%
Single-family detached80.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes17.8%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.34

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.8%
2010–20191.4%
2000–200917.1%
1990–19994.6%
1980–19897.6%
1970–197920.0%
1960–19691.2%
1950–195912.7%
1940–19495.0%
1939 or earlier28.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.8%
1 bedroom5.1%
2 bedrooms38.4%
3 bedrooms47.3%
4 bedrooms6.2%
5+ bedrooms2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.1%
1 vehicle17.4%
2 vehicles38.7%
3 or more40.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas40.6%
Electricity32.3%
Propane / LP gas25.2%
Wood1.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family35461.1%
Cohabiting couple305.2%
Male householder, no spouse8414.5%
Female householder, no spouse11119.2%
Households with children under 1812822.1%
Households with seniors (65+)22238.3%
Average household size2.37

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.3%13.2%
Married60.3%63.7%
Separated0.3%3.2%
Widowed2.2%8.3%
Divorced7.9%11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%
Some HS, no diploma 7.0%
HS graduate 31.2%
Some college, no degree 26.4%
Associate's degree 20.6%
Bachelor's degree 8.9%
Graduate / professional 1.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.8%
Bachelor's or higher10.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool115.8%
Kindergarten189.4%
Elementary school8544.5%
High school5528.8%
College / grad school2211.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 35.3%
Education & healthcare 25.6%
Agriculture & mining 14.6%
Retail trade 4.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%
Other services 3.5%
Transportation & utilities 3.4%
Professional & management 2.8%
Finance & real estate 2.3%
Construction 1.5%
Wholesale trade 0.8%
Information 0.5%
Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.1%
Service11.5%
Sales & office10.4%
Natural resources & construction22.1%
Production & transportation28.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector86.5%
Government3.5%
Self-employed10.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.4%
Carpool6.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.3%
Work from home7.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)28.1

Poverty

All people 7.9%
Under 18 years 8.7%
18 and over 7.8%
Married-couple families 3.4%
Female-led households 3.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.6%
Retirement income33.2%
Supplemental Security7.6%
Cash public assistance3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP13.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.7%
High blood pressure35.9%
High cholesterol35.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis29.5%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease8.3%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.7%
Binge drinking15.1%
No physical activity26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.8%
Depression18.0%
Fair or poor health15.2%
Poor mental health13.0%
Poor physical health10.9%
No health insurance10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.4%
Visited dentist63.5%
Cholesterol screening90.2%
Teeth loss15.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans958.3%
Disability%
Any disability21.7%
Under 187.9%
18–64 years17.7%
65 and over43.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.0%
Public insurance44.6%
No insurance3.5%
Uninsured under 198.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,34697.2%
Spanish161.2%
Other Indo-European141.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,38499.9%
Born in same state1,38499.9%
Born in different state99471.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen10.1%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French33824.4%
Italian18313.2%
Arab513.7%
Dutch141%
AncestryCount%
Polish60.4%
Norwegian30.2%
English20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.8%
Internet access90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62476

What city is ZIP code 62476 in?

ZIP code 62476 is primarily assigned to West Salem, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62476 in?

ZIP code 62476 falls within Edwards County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62476 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 62476 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62476?

11% 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 62476 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 62476 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62476?

The median home value in ZIP code 62476 is $88,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 62476 in?

ZIP code 62476 observes the CST timezone.

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