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Clay County
Xenia, IL
62899
62899 ZIP Code — Xenia, IL
Clay County, Illinois
ZIP code 62899 is located in
Xenia ,
Illinois ,
within Clay County .
It covers approximately 108.60 square miles and serves a population of
1,672 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 618 .
About ZIP code 62899
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 $141,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $49,886. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 62899 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,672
Population density
15 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
025
Geography
Land area
108.60 sq mi
Water area
0.06 sq mi
Latitude
38.6987
Longitude
-88.6389
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
618
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.6%
46.8%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
39.8%
32.9%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
5.7%
16.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
1.9%
3.9%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$49,886
Median household income
$141,600
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 486 29.1% 18 and over 1,186 70.9% 65 and over 286 17.1% Median age 38.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 1,646 98.4% Two or more races 23 1.4% Asian 2 0.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.6%
46.8%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
39.8%
32.9%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
5.7%
16.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
1.9%
3.9%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.0% $10k–$15k 5.0% $15k–$25k 5.0% $25k–$35k 9.3% $35k–$50k 29.8% $50k–$75k 23.8% $75k–$100k 11.3% $100k–$150k 10.8% $150k–$200k 3.1% $200k+ 0.9% Median income $49,886
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $141,600 Median rent / month $608 Owner occupied 84.2% Renter occupied 15.8% Vacant 13.5% Single-family detached 79.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 17.2% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.99
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.2% 2010–2019 17.1% 2000–2009 13.5% 1990–1999 10.1% 1980–1989 14.7% 1970–1979 14.2% 1960–1969 3.9% 1950–1959 5.6% 1940–1949 2.1% 1939 or earlier 17.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.3% 1 bedroom 3.3% 2 bedrooms 32.9% 3 bedrooms 45.1% 4 bedrooms 11.0% 5+ bedrooms 2.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.7% 1 vehicle 25.0% 2 vehicles 28.5% 3 or more 37.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 13.4% Electricity 14.2% Propane / LP gas 44.3% Wood 28.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 323 55.4% Cohabiting couple 88 15.1% Male householder, no spouse 72 12.3% Female householder, no spouse 100 17.2% Households with children under 18 223 38.3% Households with seniors (65+) 188 32.2% Average household size 2.87
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 15.3% 23.9% Married 60.3% 52.4% Separated 2.6% 0.0% Widowed 3.3% 4.4% Divorced 18.4% 19.2%
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.9%
Some college, no degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
0.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 78.9% Bachelor's or higher 7.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 44 12.9% Kindergarten 40 11.7% Elementary school 151 44.3% High school 46 13.5% College / grad school 60 17.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.5%
Agriculture & mining
9.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Professional & management
3.6%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Public administration
1.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.6% Service 17.4% Sales & office 6.5% Natural resources & construction 29.3% Production & transportation 19.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.8% Government 5.2% Self-employed 21.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 60.7% Carpool 15.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.4% Work from home 23.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
15.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.7% Retirement income 22.3% Supplemental Security 6.9% Cash public assistance 2.4% Food stamps / SNAP 12.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.4% High blood pressure 35.7% High cholesterol 35.3% Diabetes 10.9% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 28.7% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.2% Binge drinking 15.4% No physical activity 26.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.4% Depression 18.2% Fair or poor health 15.7% Poor mental health 13.1% Poor physical health 11.0% No health insurance 11.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.7% Visited dentist 62.1% Cholesterol screening 89.4% Teeth loss 15.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 45 3.8%
Disability % Any disability 18.5% Under 18 13.2% 18–64 years 13.7% 65 and over 43.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 44.7% Public insurance 44.2% No insurance 22.0% Uninsured under 19 22.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,447 86.5% Spanish 55 3.8% Other Indo-European 23 1.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 32 2.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,668 99.8% Born in same state 1,647 98.5% Born in different state 1,290 77.2% Foreign born 21 1.3% Naturalized citizen 4 0.2% Not a US citizen 2 50.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 397 23.7% Italian 162 9.7% French 133 8%
Ancestry Count % English 5 0.3% Irish 2 0.1% Polish 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.9% Internet access 83.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62899
What city is ZIP code 62899 in?
ZIP code 62899 is primarily assigned to Xenia, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62899 in?
ZIP code 62899 falls within Clay County, Illinois.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 62899?
8% 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 62899 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 62899 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 62899 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 62899 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62899?
The median home value in ZIP code 62899 is $141,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 62899 in?
ZIP code 62899 observes the CST timezone.
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