62481 ZIP Code — Yale, IL

Jasper County, Illinois

ZIP code 62481 is located in Yale, Illinois, within Jasper County. It covers approximately 35.07 square miles and serves a population of 329 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62481

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 $92,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,913.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62481 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

329

population

35.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62481 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62481

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62481. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Yale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62432 Hidalgo (6 mi) 62449 Oblong (10.1 mi) 62413 Annapolis (10.1 mi) 62480 Willow Hill (10.9 mi) 62428 Greenup (11.5 mi) 62420 Casey (11.8 mi) 62436 Jewett (12.2 mi) 62448 Newton (14.7 mi) 62475 West Liberty (15.8 mi) 62478 West York (16.1 mi) 62479 Wheeler (16.2 mi) 62442 Martinsville (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	329
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	35.07 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.1283
Longitude	-88.0220
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	48.9%	43.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	32.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	21.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.7%	2.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

329

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$73,913

Median household income

$31,001

Per capita income

$92,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.3%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

148

Housing units

17.3%

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	107	32.5%
18 and over	222	67.5%
65 and over	45	13.7%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Two or more races 4.3%

Black or African American 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	308	93.6%
Two or more races	14	4.3%
Black or African American	7	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.9%	43.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	32.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	21.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.7%	2.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 17.8%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	17.8%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$100k–$150k	23.7%
$150k–$200k	12.7%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$73,913

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.9%

$50k–$100k 24.3%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$300k–$500k 14.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.3%
Renter occupied	12.7%
Vacant	27.6%
Single-family detached	77.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.7%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	19.0%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	18.4%
1970–1979	8.0%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	21.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	5.5%
3 bedrooms	84.7%
4 bedrooms	6.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	17.8%
2 vehicles	16.9%
3 or more	65.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	25.4%
Propane / LP gas	69.5%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	98	83.1%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	6	5.1%
Female householder, no spouse	12	10.2%
Households with children under 18	52	44.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	30	25.4%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.2%	27.9%
Married	83.5%	61.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.8%
Divorced	3.3%	3.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 40.4%

Some college, no degree 35.6%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	3.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	64	67.4%
High school	28	29.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 18.1%

Information 16.0%

Transportation & utilities 13.2%

Professional & management 10.4%

Agriculture & mining 9.7%

Construction 6.9%

Education & healthcare 6.9%

Retail trade 6.3%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Public administration 4.2%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Manufacturing 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	4.9%
Sales & office	9.7%
Natural resources & construction	20.1%
Production & transportation	33.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	4.2%
Self-employed	20.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.8%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 6.0%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.4%
Retirement income	6.8%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	23.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	6.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.2%
Public insurance	22.5%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	314	95.4%
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)	329	100.0%
Born in same state	329	100.0%
Born in different state	249	75.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	14	4.3%
French	14	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	10	3%
English	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62481

What city is ZIP code 62481 in?

ZIP code 62481 is primarily assigned to Yale, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62481 in?

ZIP code 62481 falls within Jasper County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62481 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 62481 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 62481 have a large veteran population?

23% of civilians in ZIP code 62481 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 62481 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 62481 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62481?

The median home value in ZIP code 62481 is $92,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 62481 in?

ZIP code 62481 observes the CST timezone.