62898 ZIP Code — Woodlawn, IL
Jefferson County, Illinois
ZIP code 62898 is located in Woodlawn, Illinois, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 53.89 square miles and serves a population of 1,955 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.
About ZIP code 62898
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $85,038. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,955
population
53.89
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62898 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62898
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62898. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Woodlawn | Acceptable |
| Woodlawn | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
62893 Walnut Hill (5.4 mi)
62830 Dix (6.9 mi)
62808 Ashley (8.5 mi)
62877 Richview (9 mi)
62864 Mount Vernon (9.6 mi)
62801 Centralia (11.1 mi)
62894 Waltonville (11.1 mi)
62853 Kell (12.8 mi)
62803 Hoyleton (13.6 mi)
62831 Du Bois (13.8 mi)
62889 Texico (13.8 mi)
62250 Hoffman (15.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,955 |
| Population density | 36 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 53.89 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.3836 |
| Longitude | -89.0613 |
| 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 | 32.6% | 48.4% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.4% | 32.0% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.7% | 15.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 3.7% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
1,955
Population
36
People per sq mi
36.8
Median age
$85,038
Median household income
$34,115
Per capita income
$156,900
Median home value
$843
Median monthly rent
87.2%
Home ownership
7.2%
Poverty rate
8.3%
Unemployment
757
Housing units
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
82
Under 5
87
75
5–9
79
66
10–14
69
70
15–19
75
53
20–24
56
113
25–34
120
109
35–44
115
107
45–54
113
64
55–59
68
67
60–64
71
106
65–74
113
24
75–84
26
13
85+
14
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 558 | 28.5% |
| 18 and over | 1,397 | 71.5% |
| 65 and over | 296 | 15.1% |
| Median age | 36.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.7%
Two or more races
9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Black or African American
0.9%
Other race
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,741 | 86.7% |
| Two or more races | 181 | 9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.6% | 48.4% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.4% | 32.0% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.7% | 15.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 3.7% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
4.1%
$25k–$35k
1.6%
$35k–$50k
16.0%
$50k–$75k
15.4%
$75k–$100k
21.1%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
13.5%
$200k+
2.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 21.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.5% |
| $200k+ | 2.4% |
| Median income | $85,038 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.3%
$50k–$100k
10.3%
$100k–$150k
25.9%
$150k–$200k
14.5%
$200k–$300k
25.3%
$300k–$500k
11.8%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,900 |
| Median rent / month | $843 |
| Owner occupied | 87.2% |
| Renter occupied | 12.8% |
| Vacant | 12.2% |
| Single-family detached | 72.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 21.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% |
| 3 or more | 38.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.8% |
| Electricity | 42.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 39.0% |
| Wood | 2.7% |
| Solar | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 430 | 57.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 77 | 10.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 76 | 10.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 166 | 22.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 305 | 40.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 185 | 24.7% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.3% | 27.9% |
| Married | 61.1% | 55.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 6.5% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
23.3%
Some college, no degree
29.2%
Associate's degree
15.4%
Bachelor's degree
17.4%
Graduate / professional
9.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 18 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 53 | 11.2% |
| Elementary school | 208 | 44.0% |
| High school | 119 | 25.2% |
| College / grad school | 75 | 15.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.9%
Manufacturing
15.6%
Transportation & utilities
10.5%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Construction
5.7%
Retail trade
5.2%
Other services
4.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Information
4.7%
Public administration
4.3%
Professional & management
4.0%
Wholesale trade
3.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.8% |
| Service | 10.8% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.2% |
| Production & transportation | 22.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.2% |
| Government | 12.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.3% |
| Carpool | 6.1% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 10.9% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.2 |
Poverty
All people
7.2%
Under 18 years
6.1%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
19.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.6% |
| Retirement income | 25.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| High blood pressure | 32.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 26.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.6% |
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 24.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.8% |
| Depression | 18.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 9.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.8% |
| Visited dentist | 64.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 100 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 1.8% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 34.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.3% |
| Public insurance | 31.0% |
| No insurance | 3.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,786 | 91.4% |
| Spanish | 13 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 6 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,931 | 98.8% |
| Born in same state | 1,917 | 98.1% |
| Born in different state | 1,648 | 84.3% |
| Foreign born | 14 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 24 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 24 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 255 | 13% |
| French | 255 | 13% |
| Arab | 166 | 8.5% |
| Norwegian | 14 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 8 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 4 | 0.2% |
| German | 2 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 95.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62898
What city is ZIP code 62898 in?
ZIP code 62898 is primarily assigned to Woodlawn, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62898 in?
ZIP code 62898 falls within Jefferson County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 62898 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 62898 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62898?
The median home value in ZIP code 62898 is $156,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 62898?
ZIP code 62898 has an estimated population of 1,955 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 62898?
The median household income in ZIP code 62898 is $85,038, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 62898 in?
ZIP code 62898 observes the CST timezone.