62449 ZIP Code, Oblong, IL
62449 is a ZIP code in Oblong, Illinois — mostly in Crawford County (81% of its land), with smaller parts in Jasper and Clark counties. It covers 120 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62464, 62480 and 62454. 2,951 people live here in 1,263 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (79%). Median household income is $59,555, below the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 46.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Oblong, IL
- County: Crawford County
- Land area: 120 sq mi
- Population: 2,951
- Median household income: $59,555
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,951 |
| Households | 1,263 |
| Median household income | $59,555 |
| Income per person | $37,492 |
| Median age | 46.9 |
| Homeowners | 78.5% |
| Median home value | $98,800 |
| Median rent | $545 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.2% |
| Broadband internet | 88.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.9% |
| $10–15K | 3.6% |
| $15–25K | 8.8% |
| $25–35K | 7.8% |
| $35–50K | 8.8% |
| $50–75K | 20.3% |
| $75–100K | 16.2% |
| $100–150K | 15.1% |
| $150–200K | 6.3% |
| $200K+ | 5.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.4% |
| 10–19 | 11.7% |
| 20–24 | 4.9% |
| 25–34 | 11.8% |
| 35–44 | 9.9% |
| 45–54 | 11.0% |
| 55–64 | 18.6% |
| 65–74 | 13.0% |
| 75+ | 10.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 31.5% |
| Owned outright | 40.8% |
| Rented | 19.3% |
| Vacant | 8.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 76.7% |
| Townhome | 0.8% |
| 2–4 units | 2.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.9% |
| 20+ units | 0.6% |
| Mobile / other | 19.0% |
Businesses in 62449
56 business establishments with 418 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 11
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 10
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 7
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction: 5
- Finance and Insurance: 4
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62464 — Stoy village, IL (4.7 mi)
- 62480 — Willow Hill village, IL (4.8 mi)
- 62454 — Robinson city, IL (7.9 mi)
- 62459 — Ste. Marie village, IL (8.1 mi)
- 62413 — Annapolis CDP, IL (10.1 mi)
- 62481 — Yale village, IL (10.4 mi)
- 62475 — West Liberty CDP, IL (11.2 mi)
- 62433 — Hutsonville village, IL (12.6 mi)
Areas that include 62449
- Oblong, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Crawford County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Jasper County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 5: highest median household income in Crawford County
- No. 4 of 5: highest median home value in Crawford County
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Crawford County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of households with children in Crawford County
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Crawford County
- No. 5 of 5: lowest median age in Crawford County
- No. 1 of 5: highest median age in Crawford County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62449, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62449 in?
- 62449 is a Oblong, IL mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62449 in?
- 62449 is mostly in Crawford County (81% of its land), with smaller parts in Jasper and Clark counties.
- What is the population of 62449?
- About 2,951 people (±293), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,095.
- What is the median household income in 62449?
- $59,555 (±$9,783), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 62449?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62449 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62449?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62464 (4.7 mi, Stoy), 62480 (4.8 mi, Willow Hill), 62454 (7.9 mi, Robinson), 62459 (8.1 mi, Ste. Marie), 62413 (10.1 mi, Annapolis) and 62481 (10.4 mi, Yale).
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