62474 ZIP Code — Westfield, IL

Clark County, Illinois

ZIP code 62474 is located in Westfield, Illinois, within Clark County. It covers approximately 36.08 square miles and serves a population of 624 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62474

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 $80,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,357. 57% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 62474 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

624

population

36.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62474 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62474

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62474. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Westfield	Acceptable
Westfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61912 Ashmore (7 mi) 61933 Kansas (9.5 mi) 62420 Casey (9.6 mi) 62442 Martinsville (10.2 mi) 61920 Charleston (10.4 mi) 62428 Greenup (13.3 mi) 62440 Lerna (13.9 mi) 61943 Oakland (16.1 mi) 62441 Marshall (16.1 mi) 61917 Brocton (17.6 mi) 62469 Trilla (18.6 mi) 61930 Hindsboro (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	624
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	36.08 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.4364
Longitude	-87.9942
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	40.9%	40.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	37.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

624

Population

People per sq mi

52.1

Median age

$60,357

Median household income

$30,013

Per capita income

$80,000

Median home value

$682

Median monthly rent

91.3%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

262

Housing units

18.8%

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	90	14.4%
18 and over	534	85.6%
65 and over	190	30.4%
Median age	52.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	595	93.4%
Two or more races	20	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	13	2%
Asian	5	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.9%	40.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	37.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 34.4%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	34.4%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
Median income	$60,357

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.0%

$50k–$100k 36.5%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 10.7%

$300k–$500k 0.8%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,000
Median rent / month	$682
Owner occupied	91.3%
Renter occupied	8.7%
Vacant	3.5%
Single-family detached	83.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	18.9%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	13.6%
1939 or earlier	29.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	58.0%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	31.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.2%
Electricity	25.7%
Propane / LP gas	9.8%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	153	55.4%
Cohabiting couple	27	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	38	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	58	21.0%
Households with children under 18	48	17.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	145	52.5%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.2%	18.4%
Married	56.1%	53.5%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	3.0%	17.0%
Divorced	11.8%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 30.6%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	4.6%
Kindergarten	10	9.3%
Elementary school	45	41.7%
High school	25	23.1%
College / grad school	23	21.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.8%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Retail trade 14.9%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Construction 5.8%

Professional & management 5.1%

Other services 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Public administration 1.1%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.7%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	19.3%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	2.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 4.5%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 10.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.2%
Retirement income	35.9%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	13.3%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	44.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.1%
Public insurance	53.5%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	618	99.0%
Spanish	9	1.5%
Other Indo-European	9	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	612	98.1%
Born in same state	612	98.1%
Born in different state	404	64.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	1.9%
Not a US citizen	3	25.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	83	13.3%
French	81	13%
Italian	43	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	7	1.1%
English	5	0.8%
Polish	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.2%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62474

What city is ZIP code 62474 in?

ZIP code 62474 is primarily assigned to Westfield, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62474 in?

ZIP code 62474 falls within Clark County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62474 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 62474 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62474 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 62474 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 62474 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 62474 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62474?

The median home value in ZIP code 62474 is $80,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62474 in?

ZIP code 62474 observes the CST timezone.