62478 ZIP Code — West York, IL

Crawford County, Illinois

ZIP code 62478 is located in West York, Illinois, within Crawford County. It covers approximately 29.03 square miles and serves a population of 351 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618/217.

About ZIP code 62478

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 $88,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,956. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62478 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

351

population

29.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62478 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62478

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62478. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West York	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62433 Hutsonville (4.7 mi) 62477 West Union (5.1 mi) 62413 Annapolis (6.1 mi) 47849 Fairbanks (8 mi) 47861 Merom (12.3 mi) 62442 Martinsville (12.9 mi) 62454 Robinson (13.4 mi) 62441 Marshall (13.8 mi) 62451 Palestine (13.9 mi) 62449 Oblong (14.7 mi) 62481 Yale (16.1 mi) 62420 Casey (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	351
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	29.03 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	39.1737
Longitude	-87.7282
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618/217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.9%	48.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	18.7%	30.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	17.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

351

Population

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$85,956

Median household income

$39,764

Per capita income

$88,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

132

Housing units

9.1%

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	59	16.8%
18 and over	292	83.2%
65 and over	58	16.5%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Two or more races 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	345	97.5%
Two or more races	4	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.8%
Other race	2	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.9%	48.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	18.7%	30.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	17.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 13.5%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$200k+ 15.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	13.5%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	21.8%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$200k+	15.0%
Median income	$85,956

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.0%

$50k–$100k 32.2%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$200k–$300k 7.0%

$300k–$500k 20.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	83.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	12.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	33.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	16.7%
3 bedrooms	58.7%
4 bedrooms	6.0%
5+ bedrooms	12.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	34.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	26.3%
Propane / LP gas	55.6%
Wood	18.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	95	71.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	13	9.8%
Female householder, no spouse	25	18.8%
Households with children under 18	38	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	28	21.1%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.3%	24.0%
Married	67.9%	55.6%
Separated	0.0%	5.3%
Widowed	7.1%	4.7%
Divorced	10.7%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 12.3%

Associate's degree 30.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	28	44.4%
High school	21	33.3%
College / grad school	14	22.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.7%

Retail trade 13.2%

Education & healthcare 11.6%

Construction 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Information 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Other services 3.7%

Public administration 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.4%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.6%
Government	4.7%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.0%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.8%
Public insurance	30.8%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	339	96.6%
Spanish	2	0.6%
Other Indo-European	2	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	348	99.1%
Born in same state	348	99.1%
Born in different state	190	54.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.9%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	132	37.6%
Arab	45	12.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	32	9.1%
Norwegian	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62478

What city is ZIP code 62478 in?

ZIP code 62478 is primarily assigned to West York, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62478 in?

ZIP code 62478 falls within Clark County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62478?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 62478 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 62478 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62478 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 62478 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62478?

The median home value in ZIP code 62478 is $88,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 62478 in?

ZIP code 62478 observes the CST timezone.