Zip code 62897: Whittington, Illinois

Q: What city is zip code 62897?

62897 is assigned to Whittington, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 62897 in?

62897 is in Franklin County, Illinois.

Q: What is the population of 62897?

About 542 people live in 62897, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 62897?

The median household income in 62897 is $78,125.

Q: What zip codes are near 62897?

The closest zip codes to 62897 are 62846, 62836, 62866, 62812, 62816.

Residential delivery areaFranklin CountyCentral Time

Population

542

Median household income

$78K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$89K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$967/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

26.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

14 sq mi

38 people/sq mi

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

About 62897

62897 is a rural zip code in Whittington, Illinois (Franklin County), covering 14 sq mi of land. About 542 people live here, or 38 per square mile. The median resident is 26.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $78,125 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $89,300, or 1.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $967 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.7 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; construction and repair; and office and administrative support. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 62897 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate45.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%2nd of 1,341 in IL
Rent-burdened renters76.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%62nd of 1,291 in IL
Residents under 1836.9%
99th
U.S. 22% · IL 21.8%25th of 1,342 in IL
Poverty rate25.8%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%67th of 1,339 in IL
Self-employed workers15.7%
92nd
U.S. 10% · IL 8.8%173rd of 1,340 in IL
Unemployment rate8.9%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%184th of 1,340 in IL
Housing vacancy13.3%
83rd
U.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%340th of 1,338 in IL
Government workers19.6%
83rd
U.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%282nd of 1,340 in IL
Homeownership rate79.8%
78th
U.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%708th of 1,338 in IL
Average commute27.7 min
61st
U.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min558th of 1,317 in IL
Median earnings per worker$51,250
59th
U.S. $49,666 · IL $51,895459th of 1,336 in IL
Median household income$78,125
48th
U.S. $80,734 · IL $83,390600th of 1,316 in IL
Veterans4.7%
35th
U.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%947th of 1,342 in IL
Work from home8.5%
25th
U.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%694th of 1,339 in IL
Median gross rent$967
19th
U.S. $1,413 · IL $1,274526th of 1,170 in IL
Foreign-born residents2.8%
17th
U.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%499th of 1,342 in IL
Per capita income$27,234
12th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · IL $46,4061,202nd of 1,341 in IL
Broadband access84.7%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%988th of 1,338 in IL
Income inequality (Gini)0.372
7th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · IL 0.481971st of 1,336 in IL
Population density38/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi791st of 1,342 in IL
Bachelor's degree or higher12.6%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%1,127th of 1,340 in IL
Residents 65 and older8.9%
5th
U.S. 17.2% · IL 17%1,289th of 1,342 in IL
Median age26.6
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · IL 391,318th of 1,342 in IL
Population542
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,7981,093rd of 1,342 in IL
Median home value$89,300
1st
U.S. $332,700 · IL $263,3001,160th of 1,311 in IL
Diversity index4
1st
U.S. 61.4 · IL 60.51,212th of 1,342 in IL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%1,068th of 1,340 in IL
Healthcare workers0.4%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%1,307th of 1,340 in IL

Measure	62897	Franklin	IL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IL
Uninsured rateWeakness	45.4%	7.3%	6.9%	8.4%	99th	2nd of 1,341
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	76.9%	52.2%	47.9%	51.1%	99th	62nd of 1,291
Residents under 18	36.9%	22.1%	21.8%	22%	99th	25th of 1,342
Poverty rateWeakness	25.8%	17.5%	11.8%	12.5%	93rd	67th of 1,339
Self-employed workers	15.7%	9.2%	8.8%	10%	92nd	173rd of 1,340
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.9%	7.7%	5.8%	5.2%	91st	184th of 1,340
Housing vacancy	13.3%	12.6%	7.7%	10.1%	83rd	340th of 1,338
Government workers	19.6%	16.9%	13.3%	14.5%	83rd	282nd of 1,340
Homeownership rate	79.8%	74.1%	67.1%	65.2%	78th	708th of 1,338
Average commute	27.7 min	26.9 min	27.8 min	26.4 min	61st	558th of 1,317
Median earnings per worker	$51,250	$41,500	$51,895	$49,666	59th	459th of 1,336
Median household income	$78,125	$56,740	$83,390	$80,734	48th	600th of 1,316
Veterans	4.7%	8.2%	4.8%	6.2%	35th	947th of 1,342
Work from home	8.5%	7.2%	15.9%	15.1%	25th	694th of 1,339
Median gross rent	$967	$803	$1,274	$1,413	19th	526th of 1,170
Foreign-born residents	2.8%	1.2%	14.7%	14.1%	17th	499th of 1,342
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,234	$31,012	$46,406	$44,673	12th	1,202nd of 1,341
Broadband accessWeakness	84.7%	83.4%	90.8%	91%	12th	988th of 1,338
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.372	0.456	0.481	0.483	7th	971st of 1,336
Population density	38/sq mi	91/sq mi	229/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	791st of 1,342
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.6%	15.8%	37.8%	35.7%	5th	1,127th of 1,340
Residents 65 and older	8.9%	21%	17%	17.2%	5th	1,289th of 1,342
Median age	26.6	43.4	39	38.9	2nd	1,318th of 1,342
Population	542	37,323	12,694,798	334,922,499	1st	1,093rd of 1,342
Median home value	$89,300	$89,000	$263,300	$332,700	1st	1,160th of 1,311
Diversity index	4	11.3	60.5	61.4	1st	1,212th of 1,342
Tech workers	0%	1.3%	3.8%	3.8%	1st	1,068th of 1,340
Healthcare workers	0.4%	12.2%	9.5%	9.7%	1st	1,307th 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

24%

Under 5

13%

5–17

18–24

24%

25–34

35–44

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

26.6

Under 18

36.9%

65 and over

8.9%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

70.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

90%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

10%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 183
Average household size: 3
Family households: 66.7%
Married couples: 57.4%
Living alone: 26.2%
Veterans (of adults): 4.7%
Male / female: 44% / 56%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

16%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

25%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

62897

$78,125

Franklin Co.

$56,740

Illinois

$83,390

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,234

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

25.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.372

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

62897

$89,300

Franklin Co.

$89,000

Illinois

$263,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

62897

$967

Franklin Co.

$803

Illinois

$1,274

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

73%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

15%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 211
Owner-occupied: 79.8%
Vacant: 13.3%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 76.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 42.3%
Home value to income: 1.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

75%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

40%

20–29

30–44

16%

45–59

16%

60+

12%

Average commute

27.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

74.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

20%

Construction and repair

18%

Office and admin

17%

Management

10%

Food service

Education

Production

Sales

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

0.9%

Healthcare

0.4%

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Industries

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

17%

Agriculture and mining

15%

Education

12%

Retail

10%

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Manufacturing

Health care and social assistance

Wholesale

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Professional and technical services

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$51,250

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

2.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	62897	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$62,000	$74,888
Service	$51,250	$26,804
Sales and office	$47,000	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$73,750	$49,199
Production and transportation	$41,806	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

30%

High school

21%

Some college

27%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 70.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.3%
Households with broadband: 84.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 45.4%
No internet access: 8.7%
Without health insurance: 45.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Whittington
State: Illinois
County: Franklin County
Center point: 38.0939° N, 88.9118° W
Land area: 14 sq mi
Water area: 4.7 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 62897

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
62846	Ina, IL	5 mi	1,798	$65,500	$103,300
62836	Ewing, IL	5.8 mi	891	$73,281	$123,900
62866	Nason, IL · PO box	5.8 mi	—	—	—
62812	Benton, IL	6.1 mi	11,611	$60,539	$101,100
62816	Bonnie, IL	6.7 mi	1,133	$53,036	$86,600
62840	Frankfort Heights, IL · PO box	7.1 mi	—	—	—
62884	Sesser, IL	7.1 mi	2,758	$58,679	$97,200
62891	Valier, IL	8.9 mi	514	$27,344	$78,500
62819	Buckner, IL	9.7 mi	247	$45,341	$62,900
62825	Coello, IL	10 mi	254	$48,750	$68,600
62860	Macedonia, IL	10 mi	384	$80,288	$120,100
62856	Logan, IL	11 mi	332	$60,750	$54,500

Questions about 62897

What city is zip code 62897?

62897 is assigned to Whittington, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 62897 in?

62897 is in Franklin County, Illinois.

What is the population of 62897?

About 542 people live in 62897, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 62897 in?

62897 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 62897?

The median household income in 62897 is $78,125.

What zip codes are near 62897?

The closest zip codes to 62897 are 62846, 62836, 62866, 62812, 62816.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62897, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.