62471 ZIP Code
Vandalia, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 62471 |
| City/Town: | Vandalia |
| County: | Fayette |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,305 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,429 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,242 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,012 |
| Median Home Value: | $111,900 |
| Land Area: | 128.2 sq miles
332.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.5 sq miles
3.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.9589, -89.1302 |
Population Information (62471 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,305 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,588 | 54.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,717 | 45.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 530 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 366 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 517 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 739 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 664 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,474 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,288 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,479 | 14.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 740 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 708 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,009 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 611 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 180 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (62471 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $111,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $711 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,012 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,516 | 87.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 496 | 12.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,519 | 71.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 997 | 28.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (62471 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,489 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 241 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 663 | 8.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,059 | 40.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,316 | 17.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 908 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 940 | 12.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 362 | 4.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (62471 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,429 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,183 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,573 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,242 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (62471 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,453 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,292 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 161 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,262 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,079 | 71.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 771 | 18.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 435 | 10.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (62471 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,090 | 88.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 609 | 5.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 76 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 49 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 468 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 303 | 2.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 431 | 4.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 350 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 36 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 8 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 37 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (62471 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 268 | 7.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 247 | 7.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 333 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 454 | 12.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 408 | 11.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 604 | 17.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 284 | 8.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 507 | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 303 | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 108 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (62471 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,344 | 77.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 477 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 7 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 114 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 80 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 202 | 4.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (62471 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 210 | 4.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 198 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 522 | 12.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 96 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 674 | 15.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 267 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 18 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 175 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 223 | 5.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 863 | 20.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 400 | 9.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 241 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 405 | 9.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (62471 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (62471 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,432 | 81.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,746 | 55.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,890 | 37.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 812 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (62471 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,416 | 68.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,298 | 36.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 899 | 25.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 185 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 180 | 5.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 450 | 12.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (62471 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,239 | 80.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 38 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 103 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 209 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 32 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 13 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 150 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 228 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (62471 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 208 | 5.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 335 | 8.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 444 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 240 | 6.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 501 | 12.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 330 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 541 | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 381 | 9.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,032 | 25.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (62471 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 375 | 9.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 325 | 8.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,124 | 28.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,750 | 43.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 378 | 9.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 60 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (62471 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,270 | 64.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 590 | 16.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 599 | 17.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 11 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 34 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (62471 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 220 | 6.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,018 | 29.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,470 | 41.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 808 | 23.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (62471 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 388 | 15.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 762 | 30.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 422 | 16.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 260 | 10.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 411 | 16.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 156 | 6.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 120 | 4.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (62471 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,192 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $421 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $711 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.75 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.38 |
Households (62471 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,516 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,818 | 51.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 647 | 18.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 717 | 20.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 877 | 24.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,096 | 31.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,191 | 33.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.16 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (62471 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,825 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,115 | 43.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,124 | 44.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 122 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 410 | 8.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,111 | 23.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (62471 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,754 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 35 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 144 | 8.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 715 | 40.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 460 | 26.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 400 | 22.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (62471 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,535 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 665 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,244 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,580 | 17.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 62 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 901 | 57.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 617 | 39.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (62471 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,851 | 85.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,285 | 12.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 456 | 35.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 829 | 64.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 55 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (62471 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,102 | 98.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 28 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 203 | 725.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 203 | 725.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 203 | 725.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 65 | 232.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 9 | 32.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 116 | 414.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 10 | 35.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (62471 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,775 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,158 | 93.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 617 | 6.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 479 | 4.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 126 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (62471 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,516 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,129 | 89.0% | 89.4% |
Vandalia, IL62471