62479 ZIP Code — Wheeler, IL

Jasper County, Illinois

ZIP code 62479 is located in Wheeler, Illinois, within Jasper County. It covers approximately 53.88 square miles and serves a population of 808 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62479

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $71,932. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

808

population

53.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62479 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62479

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62479. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wheeler	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62448 Newton (6.9 mi) 62424 Dieterich (7.8 mi) 62445 Montrose (9.6 mi) 62436 Jewett (9.9 mi) 62432 Hidalgo (10.8 mi) 62467 Teutopolis (11.5 mi) 62434 Ingraham (15.1 mi) 62475 West Liberty (15.5 mi) 62480 Willow Hill (16 mi) 62401 Effingham (16 mi) 62462 Sigel (16.1 mi) 62481 Yale (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	808
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	53.88 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.0318
Longitude	-88.2982
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	34.0%	43.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	54.2%	32.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	21.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

808

Population

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$71,932

Median household income

$28,343

Per capita income

$161,900

Median home value

$854

Median monthly rent

70.1%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

232

Housing units

20.0%

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	248	30.7%
18 and over	560	69.3%
65 and over	159	19.7%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	794	97.7%
Two or more races	12	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.6%
Black or African American	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.0%	43.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	54.2%	32.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	21.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	26.2%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$71,932

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.3%

$50k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 26.5%

$200k–$300k 21.8%

$300k–$500k 11.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,900
Median rent / month	$854
Owner occupied	70.1%
Renter occupied	29.9%
Vacant	6.5%
Single-family detached	70.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	16.5%
1980–1989	3.4%
1970–1979	26.1%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	0.6%
1940–1949	15.2%
1939 or earlier	14.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.9%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	62.4%
4 bedrooms	5.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	58.1%
3 or more	16.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.6%
Electricity	20.3%
Propane / LP gas	68.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	166	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	12	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	64	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	59	19.6%
Households with children under 18	95	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	104	34.6%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.9%	14.1%
Married	67.0%	65.7%
Separated	0.4%	2.9%
Widowed	2.1%	11.2%
Divorced	11.6%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 41.9%

Some college, no degree 12.5%

Associate's degree 20.6%

Bachelor's degree 18.1%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	37	18.0%
Elementary school	142	68.9%
High school	17	8.3%
College / grad school	10	4.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.3%

Agriculture & mining 20.6%

Transportation & utilities 16.4%

Education & healthcare 9.8%

Construction 8.7%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Professional & management 3.2%

Other services 3.2%

Public administration 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.5%
Service	1.3%
Sales & office	31.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	24.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	18.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	5.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.3

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 13.7%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 34.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	14.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	16.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.7%
Public insurance	42.6%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	753	93.2%
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)	802	99.3%
Born in same state	802	99.3%
Born in different state	760	94.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.7%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	65	8%
Italian	45	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	33	4.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62479

What city is ZIP code 62479 in?

ZIP code 62479 is primarily assigned to Wheeler, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62479 in?

ZIP code 62479 falls within Jasper County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62479 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 62479 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 62479 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 62479 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62479?

The median home value in ZIP code 62479 is $161,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 62479?

ZIP code 62479 has an estimated population of 808 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62479 in?

ZIP code 62479 observes the CST timezone.