62480 ZIP Code — Willow Hill, IL

Jasper County, Illinois

ZIP code 62480 is located in Willow Hill, Illinois, within Jasper County. It covers approximately 58.76 square miles and serves a population of 522 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62480

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 $101,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,949. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62480 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

522

population

58.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62480 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62480

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62480. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Willow Hill	Acceptable
Willow Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62475 West Liberty (5.5 mi) 62449 Oblong (6.3 mi) 62448 Newton (10.1 mi) 62425 Dundas (10.6 mi) 62481 Yale (10.9 mi) 62432 Hidalgo (12.4 mi) 62454 Robinson (14.4 mi) 62421 Claremont (15.2 mi) 62413 Annapolis (15.3 mi) 62479 Wheeler (16 mi) 62466 Sumner (18.1 mi) 62436 Jewett (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	522
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	58.76 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	38.9706
Longitude	-88.0116
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	64.1%	43.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	32.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	21.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

522

Population

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$41,949

Median household income

$24,858

Per capita income

$101,900

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

82.4%

Home ownership

35.6%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

209

Housing units

14.5%

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	135	25.9%
18 and over	387	74.1%
65 and over	122	23.4%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Two or more races 4.2%

Group	Count	%
White	500	95.8%
Two or more races	22	4.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.1%	43.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	32.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	21.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 9.5%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 13.1%

$35k–$50k 23.1%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	9.5%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	13.1%
$35k–$50k	23.1%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
Median income	$41,949

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.6%

$50k–$100k 25.8%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k–$300k 19.8%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,900
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	82.4%
Renter occupied	17.6%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	83.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	10.1%
1980–1989	2.0%
1970–1979	6.0%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	16.9%
1940–1949	16.5%
1939 or earlier	26.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.5%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	44.3%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.1%
Electricity	15.8%
Propane / LP gas	39.4%
Wood	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	98	44.3%
Cohabiting couple	20	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	71	32.1%
Female householder, no spouse	32	14.5%
Households with children under 18	38	17.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	83	37.6%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	16.1%
Married	44.0%	57.5%
Separated	0.0%	1.1%
Widowed	1.4%	13.4%
Divorced	32.1%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	83	81.4%
High school	11	10.8%
College / grad school	8	7.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.8%

Agriculture & mining 22.6%

Other services 10.6%

Education & healthcare 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Construction 5.8%

Professional & management 4.8%

Public administration 4.8%

Retail trade 3.8%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.5%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	24.0%
Production & transportation	32.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.3%
Carpool	2.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	9.8%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 35.6%

Under 18 years 72.6%

18 and over 22.7%

Married-couple families 22.4%

Female-led households 46.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.4%
65 and over	36.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.6%
Public insurance	56.9%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	478	91.6%
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)	520	99.6%
Born in same state	510	97.7%
Born in different state	446	85.4%
Foreign born	10	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.4%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	181	34.7%
Arab	44	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	26	5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62480

What city is ZIP code 62480 in?

ZIP code 62480 is primarily assigned to Willow Hill, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62480 in?

ZIP code 62480 falls within Jasper County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62480?

36% of residents in ZIP code 62480 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62480?

15% 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 62480 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 62480 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62480?

The median home value in ZIP code 62480 is $101,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 62480 in?

ZIP code 62480 observes the CST timezone.