62997 ZIP Code — Willisville, IL

Perry County, Illinois

ZIP code 62997 is located in Willisville, Illinois, within Perry County. It covers approximately 0.47 square miles and serves a population of 656 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62997

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $71,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,500. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 62997 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

656
population
0.47
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62997 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62997

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City Status
Willisville Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 656
Population density 1,396 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 145
Geography
Land area 0.47 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 37.9830
Longitude -89.4966
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 38.8% 49.9% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 52.3% 30.5% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 8.9% 17.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.8% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

656
Population
1,396
People per sq mi
30.8
Median age
$57,500
Median household income
$29,038
Per capita income
$71,900
Median home value
$775
Median monthly rent
80.7%
Home ownership
17.7%
Poverty rate
10.2%
Unemployment
230
Housing units
6.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
27
Under 5
22
24
5–9
19
28
10–14
23
30
15–19
25
29
20–24
24
58
25–34
48
63
35–44
53
42
45–54
35
15
55–59
13
15
60–64
13
17
65–74
14
7
75–84
6
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1816725.5%
18 and over48974.5%
65 and over507.6%
Median age30.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Other race 9.8%
Two or more races 2%
Black or African American 0.7%
Asian 0.1%
GroupCount%
White56275.6%
Hispanic or Latino8711.7%
Other race739.8%
Two or more races152%
Black or African American50.7%
Asian10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.8% 49.9% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 52.3% 30.5% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 8.9% 17.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.8% 8.8%
$10k–$15k 4.5%
$15k–$25k 6.1%
$25k–$35k 11.5%
$35k–$50k 19.3%
$50k–$75k 22.1%
$75k–$100k 14.3%
$100k–$150k 13.9%
$150k–$200k 8.2%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k4.5%
$15k–$25k6.1%
$25k–$35k11.5%
$35k–$50k19.3%
$50k–$75k22.1%
$75k–$100k14.3%
$100k–$150k13.9%
$150k–$200k8.2%
Median income$57,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.5%
$50k–$100k 49.2%
$100k–$150k 0.5%
$200k–$300k 15.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$71,900
Median rent / month$775
Owner occupied80.7%
Renter occupied19.3%
Vacant11.9%
Single-family detached62.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes32.5%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.82

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.8%
2000–200920.2%
1990–199910.1%
1980–198912.6%
1970–19799.0%
1960–19697.6%
1950–19596.5%
1940–19491.1%
1939 or earlier31.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.7%
2 bedrooms42.6%
3 bedrooms46.9%
4 bedrooms9.0%
5+ bedrooms0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.8%
1 vehicle34.0%
2 vehicles45.9%
3 or more19.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas52.5%
Electricity43.4%
Propane / LP gas4.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family11948.8%
Cohabiting couple2510.2%
Male householder, no spouse4719.3%
Female householder, no spouse5321.7%
Households with children under 188836.1%
Households with seniors (65+)5120.9%
Average household size2.69

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.2%23.8%
Married47.8%54.4%
Separated0.7%1.3%
Widowed0.0%7.9%
Divorced18.2%12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.9%
Some HS, no diploma 5.7%
HS graduate 52.3%
Some college, no degree 18.5%
Associate's degree 9.6%
Bachelor's degree 5.9%
Graduate / professional 1.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.4%
Bachelor's or higher6.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1912.3%
Kindergarten21.3%
Elementary school8253.2%
High school3019.5%
College / grad school2113.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%
Retail trade 19.4%
Manufacturing 16.7%
Transportation & utilities 9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%
Public administration 9.0%
Construction 6.7%
Finance & real estate 2.0%
Agriculture & mining 1.7%
Professional & management 0.7%
Other services 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.8%
Service30.8%
Sales & office11.0%
Natural resources & construction10.4%
Production & transportation17.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.6%
Government15.1%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.3%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone92.6%
Carpool4.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.4%
Other means2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)24.2

Poverty

All people 17.7%
Under 18 years 29.4%
18 and over 13.9%
Married-couple families 9.2%
Female-led households 18.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security25.4%
Retirement income22.1%
Supplemental Security5.7%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP8.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.6%
High blood pressure32.6%
High cholesterol33.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Heart disease6.5%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis26.8%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease7.7%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.6%
Binge drinking15.5%
No physical activity26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.4%
Depression19.5%
Fair or poor health14.6%
Poor mental health14.1%
Poor physical health10.4%
No health insurance11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.9%
Visited dentist61.7%
Cholesterol screening88.3%
Teeth loss14.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans275.5%
Disability%
Any disability25.8%
Under 1824.0%
18–64 years23.9%
65 and over48.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance62.2%
Public insurance38.1%
No insurance10.1%
Uninsured under 194.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only60792.5%
Spanish315.1%
Other Indo-European315.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)59991.3%
Born in same state59991.3%
Born in different state49976.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen578.7%
Not a US citizen11.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian16124.5%
French233.5%
AncestryCount%
Arab121.8%
English20.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.2%
Internet access92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62997

What city is ZIP code 62997 in?

ZIP code 62997 is primarily assigned to Willisville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62997 in?

ZIP code 62997 falls within Perry County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62997?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62997?

18% of residents in ZIP code 62997 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 62997 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 62997 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62997?

The median home value in ZIP code 62997 is $71,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 62997 in?

ZIP code 62997 observes the CST timezone.

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