62897 ZIP Code — Whittington, IL

Franklin County, Illinois

ZIP code 62897 is located in Whittington, Illinois, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 14.23 square miles and serves a population of 530 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62897

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 $111,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,636. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 36% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 62897 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

530

population

14.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62897 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62897

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62897. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Whittington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62846 Ina (4.3 mi) 62812 Benton (5.4 mi) 62836 Ewing (5.5 mi) 62816 Bonnie (6.2 mi) 62884 Sesser (9.2 mi) 62819 Buckner (10.1 mi) 62810 Belle Rive (10.5 mi) 62860 Macedonia (11.5 mi) 62822 Christopher (11.6 mi) 62883 Scheller (12.2 mi) 62874 Orient (12.4 mi) 62894 Waltonville (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	530
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	14.23 sq mi
Water area	4.74 sq mi
Latitude	38.0895
Longitude	-88.8918
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	47.9%	55.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	29.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

530

Population

People per sq mi

36.8

Median age

$38,636

Median household income

$23,997

Per capita income

$111,500

Median home value

$871

Median monthly rent

80.1%

Home ownership

33.0%

Poverty rate

14.9%

Unemployment

210

Housing units

9.3%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	126	23.8%
18 and over	404	76.2%
65 and over	65	12.3%
Median age	36.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	518	96.5%
Two or more races	12	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	7	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.9%	55.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	29.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	13.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 18.1%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 16.4%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 6.2%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.1%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	16.4%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	6.2%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
Median income	$38,636

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$50k–$100k 37.0%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 21.5%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,500
Median rent / month	$871
Owner occupied	80.1%
Renter occupied	19.9%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	74.5%
Large apartment buildings	8.6%
Mobile homes	14.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.2%
1990–1999	21.2%
1980–1989	19.2%
1970–1979	27.1%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	15.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	35.7%
3 bedrooms	52.5%
4 bedrooms	4.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	20.4%
2 vehicles	44.2%
3 or more	29.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.5%
Electricity	69.0%
Propane / LP gas	16.4%
No fuel used	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	96	42.5%
Cohabiting couple	21	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	24	10.6%
Female householder, no spouse	85	37.6%
Households with children under 18	60	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	19.9%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.8%	24.5%
Married	50.8%	43.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.4%
Divorced	8.4%	23.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 13.7%

HS graduate 22.1%

Some college, no degree 33.7%

Associate's degree 15.8%

Bachelor's degree 3.9%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.9%
Bachelor's or higher	9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	35	53.0%
High school	15	22.7%
College / grad school	16	24.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Retail trade 19.4%

Agriculture & mining 15.2%

Finance & real estate 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Manufacturing 8.3%

Wholesale trade 5.1%

Construction 2.8%

Public administration 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.4%
Service	6.9%
Sales & office	31.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	31.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.8%
Government	26.3%
Self-employed	12.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.7%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	11.1%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.3

Poverty

All people 33.0%

Under 18 years 45.2%

18 and over 29.2%

Married-couple families 14.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.3%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	6.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.7%
Public insurance	35.5%
No insurance	35.5%
Uninsured under 19	56.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	463	87.4%
Spanish	18	3.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	3.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	510	96.2%
Born in same state	508	95.8%
Born in different state	385	72.6%
Foreign born	2	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	20	3.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	69	13%
French	61	11.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	42	7.9%
English	12	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62897

What city is ZIP code 62897 in?

ZIP code 62897 is primarily assigned to Whittington, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62897 in?

ZIP code 62897 falls within Franklin County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62897?

33% of residents in ZIP code 62897 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62897?

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 62897 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 62897 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62897?

The median home value in ZIP code 62897 is $111,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 62897 in?

ZIP code 62897 observes the CST timezone.