Zip code 62649: Hettick, Illinois

Q: What city is zip code 62649?

62649 is assigned to Hettick, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 62649 in?

62649 is in Macoupin County, Illinois.

Q: What is the population of 62649?

About 369 people live in 62649, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 62649?

The median household income in 62649 is $71,875.

Q: What zip codes are near 62649?

The closest zip codes to 62649 are 62630, 62674, 62044, 62683, 62667.

Residential delivery areaMacoupin CountyCentral Time

Population

369

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$72K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$161K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$732/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

52.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

38 sq mi

10 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 62649

62649 is a rural zip code in Hettick, Illinois (Macoupin County), covering 38 sq mi of land. About 369 people live here, or 10 per square mile. The median resident is 52.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $71,875 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $161,200, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 91% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $732 a month.

23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 39.2 minutes each way, and 25% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; transportation and moving goods; and healthcare. 32% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 62649 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 369 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Veterans16.7%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%31st of 1,342 in IL
Self-employed workers31.8%
99th
U.S. 10% · IL 8.8%18th of 1,340 in IL
Median age52.4
97th
U.S. 38.9 · IL 39118th of 1,342 in IL
Homeownership rate90.9%
97th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%205th of 1,338 in IL
Average commute39.2 min
96th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min41st of 1,317 in IL
Residents 65 and older27.1%
95th
U.S. 17.2% · IL 17%165th of 1,342 in IL
Housing vacancy21.5%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%133rd of 1,338 in IL
Work from home24.5%
87th
U.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%90th of 1,339 in IL
Healthcare workers10.4%
64th
U.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%537th of 1,340 in IL
Government workers14.6%
57th
U.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%593rd of 1,340 in IL
Per capita income$41,181
53rd
U.S. $44,673 · IL $46,406476th of 1,341 in IL
Unemployment rate5%
52nd
U.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%553rd of 1,340 in IL
Broadband access90.9%
40th
U.S. 91% · IL 90.8%543rd of 1,338 in IL
Median household income$71,875
39th
U.S. $80,734 · IL $83,390730th of 1,316 in IL
Bachelor's degree or higher22.6%
28th
U.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%626th of 1,340 in IL
Income inequality (Gini)0.389
14th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · IL 0.481845th of 1,336 in IL
Median home value$161,200
12th
U.S. $332,700 · IL $263,300601st of 1,311 in IL
Median earnings per worker$36,379
12th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IL $51,8951,193rd of 1,336 in IL
Residents under 1815.4%
9th
U.S. 22% · IL 21.8%1,169th of 1,342 in IL
Median gross rent$732
4th
U.S. $1,413 · IL $1,274974th of 1,170 in IL
Poverty rate3.3%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%1,225th of 1,339 in IL
Rent-burdened renters21.4%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%1,051st of 1,291 in IL
Population369
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,7981,177th of 1,342 in IL
Population density10/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi1,261st of 1,342 in IL
Diversity index1.6
1st
U.S. 61.4 · IL 60.51,288th of 1,342 in IL
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%1,315th of 1,341 in IL
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%1,235th of 1,342 in IL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%1,188th of 1,340 in IL

Measure	62649	Macoupin	IL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IL
Veterans	16.7%	7.6%	4.8%	6.2%	99th	31st of 1,342
Self-employed workers	31.8%	8.4%	8.8%	10%	99th	18th of 1,340
Median age	52.4	44.2	39	38.9	97th	118th of 1,342
Homeownership rateStrength	90.9%	78.5%	67.1%	65.2%	97th	205th of 1,338
Average commuteWeakness	39.2 min	27.5 min	27.8 min	26.4 min	96th	41st of 1,317
Residents 65 and older	27.1%	21.6%	17%	17.2%	95th	165th of 1,342
Housing vacancy	21.5%	16.9%	7.7%	10.1%	94th	133rd of 1,338
Work from home	24.5%	9.4%	15.9%	15.1%	87th	90th of 1,339
Healthcare workers	10.4%	9.6%	9.5%	9.7%	64th	537th of 1,340
Government workers	14.6%	15.5%	13.3%	14.5%	57th	593rd of 1,340
Per capita income	$41,181	$37,136	$46,406	$44,673	53rd	476th of 1,341
Unemployment rate	5%	3.7%	5.8%	5.2%	52nd	553rd of 1,340
Broadband access	90.9%	88.6%	90.8%	91%	40th	543rd of 1,338
Median household income	$71,875	$70,805	$83,390	$80,734	39th	730th of 1,316
Bachelor's degree or higher	22.6%	20.3%	37.8%	35.7%	28th	626th of 1,340
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.389	0.431	0.481	0.483	14th	845th of 1,336
Median home value	$161,200	$138,200	$263,300	$332,700	12th	601st of 1,311
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,379	$46,526	$51,895	$49,666	12th	1,193rd of 1,336
Residents under 18	15.4%	20.6%	21.8%	22%	9th	1,169th of 1,342
Median gross rent	$732	$801	$1,274	$1,413	4th	974th of 1,170
Poverty rateStrength	3.3%	13.1%	11.8%	12.5%	3rd	1,225th of 1,339
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	21.4%	38.3%	47.9%	51.1%	2nd	1,051st of 1,291
Population	369	44,350	12,694,798	334,922,499	1st	1,177th of 1,342
Population density	10/sq mi	51/sq mi	229/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	1,261st of 1,342
Diversity index	1.6	12.5	60.5	61.4	1st	1,288th of 1,342
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	4.1%	6.9%	8.4%	1st	1,315th of 1,341
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.9%	14.7%	14.1%	1st	1,235th of 1,342
Tech workers	0%	2.1%	3.8%	3.8%	1st	1,188th of 1,340

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

10%

5–17

18–24

25–34

11%

35–44

19%

45–54

16%

55–64

21%

65–74

75+

Median age

52.4

Under 18

15.4%

65 and over

27.1%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.5%
Multiracial0.3%

Diversity index

1.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

89.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 164
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 68.9%
Married couples: 65.2%
Living alone: 29.9%
Veterans (of adults): 16.7%
Male / female: 56% / 44%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

20%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

15%

Median household income

62649

$71,875

Macoupin Co.

$70,805

Illinois

$83,390

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$41,181

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

3.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

18.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.389

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

62649

$161,200

Macoupin Co.

$138,200

Illinois

$263,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

62649

$732

Macoupin Co.

$801

Illinois

$1,274

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

93%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 209
Owner-occupied: 90.9%
Vacant: 21.5%
Median year built: 1973
Median rooms: 6.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 21.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21.4%
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

55%

Carpooled

17%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

24%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

17%

10–19

11%

20–29

10%

30–44

45–59

34%

60+

21%

Average commute

39.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

62.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

31%

Transportation and moving

15%

Healthcare

10%

Police and fire

Construction and repair

Office and admin

Food service

Sales

Engineering and science

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Education

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Agriculture and mining

28%

Health care and social assistance

17%

Public administration

11%

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Professional and technical services

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Information

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Wholesale

Manufacturing

0.5%

Admin, support and management

Median earnings per worker

$36,379

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

31.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	62649	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$37,188	$74,888
Service	$35,074	$26,804
Sales and office	$38,750	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$69,583	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,625	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

48%

Some college

16%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

20%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 97.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
Households with broadband: 90.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 70.7%
No internet access: 9.1%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Hettick
State: Illinois
County: Macoupin County
Center point: 39.3576° N, 90.0600° W
Land area: 38 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 62649

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
62630	Chesterfield, IL	6.1 mi	924	$112,917	$147,200
62674	Palmyra, IL	6.1 mi	1,447	$55,417	$99,600
62044	Greenfield, IL	7.6 mi	1,852	$71,146	$113,000
62683	Scottville, IL · PO box	8.8 mi	—	—	—
62667	Modesto, IL	9.7 mi	569	$63,088	$154,400
62626	Carlinville, IL	11 mi	7,876	$70,781	$147,500
62081	Rockbridge, IL	11 mi	329	$91,875	$80,000
62063	Medora, IL	12 mi	795	$63,295	$128,600
62098	Wrights, IL	13 mi	104	—	—
62672	Nilwood, IL	14 mi	151	$46,771	$47,600
62640	Girard, IL	15 mi	3,391	$66,116	$171,800
62030	Fidelity, IL	15 mi	71	$44,063	$90,800

Questions about 62649

What city is zip code 62649?

62649 is assigned to Hettick, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 62649 in?

62649 is in Macoupin County, Illinois.

What is the population of 62649?

About 369 people live in 62649, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 62649 in?

62649 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 62649?

The median household income in 62649 is $71,875.

What zip codes are near 62649?

The closest zip codes to 62649 are 62630, 62674, 62044, 62683, 62667.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62649, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.