62451 ZIP Code, Palestine, IL
62451 is a ZIP code in Palestine, Illinois in Crawford County. It covers 63 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62427, 47861 and 62454. 2,055 people live here in 903 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%). Median household income is $63,665, below the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 46.2, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Palestine, IL
- County: Crawford County
- Land area: 63 sq mi
- Population: 2,055
- Median household income: $63,665
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,055 |
| Households | 903 |
| Median household income | $63,665 |
| Income per person | $36,401 |
| Median age | 46.2 |
| Homeowners | 82.8% |
| Median home value | $89,600 |
| Median rent | $738 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.2% |
| Broadband internet | 90.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.7% |
| $10–15K | 0.3% |
| $15–25K | 9.6% |
| $25–35K | 5.1% |
| $35–50K | 12.4% |
| $50–75K | 21.3% |
| $75–100K | 15.9% |
| $100–150K | 14.3% |
| $150–200K | 3.4% |
| $200K+ | 7.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.6% |
| 10–19 | 14.2% |
| 20–24 | 5.9% |
| 25–34 | 9.6% |
| 35–44 | 10.1% |
| 45–54 | 13.1% |
| 55–64 | 16.3% |
| 65–74 | 15.0% |
| 75+ | 7.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.4% |
| Owned outright | 43.8% |
| Rented | 16.2% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.9% |
| Townhome | 0.8% |
| 2–4 units | 4.2% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.3% |
| Mobile / other | 8.8% |
Businesses in 62451
32 business establishments with 231 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 10
- Construction: 5
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62427 — Flat Rock village, IL (7.1 mi)
- 47861 — Merom town, IN (7.4 mi)
- 62454 — Robinson city, IL (8.4 mi)
- 62433 — Hutsonville village, IL (10.9 mi)
- 62464 — Stoy village, IL (11.6 mi)
- 47561 — Emison CDP, IN (11.9 mi)
- 47838 — Carlisle town, IN (12.2 mi)
- 47865 (12.2 mi)
Areas that include 62451
- Palestine, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Crawford County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 5: highest median household income in Crawford County
- No. 5 of 5: highest median home value in Crawford County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Crawford County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of households with children in Crawford County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Crawford County
- No. 4 of 5: lowest median age in Crawford County
- No. 2 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) 62451, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62451 in?
- 62451 is a Palestine, IL mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Palestine; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62451 in?
- 62451 is in Crawford County.
- What is the population of 62451?
- About 2,055 people (±206), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,972.
- What is the median household income in 62451?
- $63,665 (±$6,667), 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 62451?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62451 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62451?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62427 (7.1 mi, Flat Rock), 47861 (7.4 mi, Merom), 62454 (8.4 mi, Robinson), 62433 (10.9 mi, Hutsonville), 62464 (11.6 mi, Stoy) and 47561 (11.9 mi, Emison).
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