62471 ZIP Code, Vandalia, IL
62471 is a ZIP code in Vandalia, Illinois in Fayette County. It covers 128 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62262, 62885 and 62418. 9,937 people live here in 3,663 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $61,792, below the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Vandalia, IL
- County: Fayette County
- Land area: 128 sq mi
- Population: 9,937
- Median household income: $61,792
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 9,937 |
| Households | 3,663 |
| Median household income | $61,792 |
| Income per person | $34,517 |
| Median age | 44.3 |
| Homeowners | 75.6% |
| Median home value | $135,800 |
| Median rent | $811 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.3% |
| Broadband internet | 87.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.1% |
| $10–15K | 5.3% |
| $15–25K | 4.6% |
| $25–35K | 9.2% |
| $35–50K | 14.8% |
| $50–75K | 19.3% |
| $75–100K | 9.9% |
| $100–150K | 16.1% |
| $150–200K | 7.6% |
| $200K+ | 6.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.1% |
| 10–19 | 11.7% |
| 20–24 | 4.6% |
| 25–34 | 14.3% |
| 35–44 | 12.9% |
| 45–54 | 14.7% |
| 55–64 | 15.0% |
| 65–74 | 10.5% |
| 75+ | 8.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 33.6% |
| Owned outright | 33.7% |
| Rented | 21.4% |
| Vacant | 11.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 81.9% |
| Townhome | 1.6% |
| 2–4 units | 7.1% |
| 5–19 units | 3.0% |
| 20+ units | 2.8% |
| Mobile / other | 3.7% |
Businesses in 62471
279 business establishments with 2,986 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 49
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 47
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 36
- Accommodation and Food Services: 30
- Construction: 26
- Finance and Insurance: 20
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 15
- Wholesale Trade: 12
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62262 — Mulberry Grove village, IL (7.3 mi)
- 62885 (7.7 mi)
- 62418 — Brownstown village, IL (9.5 mi)
- 62892 — Vernon village, IL (10.8 mi)
- 62284 — Smithboro village, IL (11.7 mi)
- 62011 — Bingham village, IL (12.6 mi)
- 62080 — Ramsey village, IL (12.7 mi)
- 62032 — Fillmore village, IL (13.8 mi)
Areas that include 62471
- Vandalia, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Fayette County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 8: highest median household income in Fayette County
- No. 2 of 8: highest median home value in Fayette County
- No. 2 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Fayette County
- No. 2 of 8: highest median age in Fayette County
- No. 4 of 8: fastest population growth in Fayette County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62471, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62471 in?
- 62471 is a Vandalia, IL mailing address. By land area, 6% lies inside Vandalia; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62471 in?
- 62471 is in Fayette County.
- What is the population of 62471?
- About 9,937 people (±514), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 10,530.
- What is the median household income in 62471?
- $61,792 (±$6,738), 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 62471?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62471 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62471?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62262 (7.3 mi, Mulberry Grove), 62885 (7.7 mi), 62418 (9.5 mi, Brownstown), 62892 (10.8 mi, Vernon), 62284 (11.7 mi, Smithboro) and 62011 (12.6 mi, Bingham).
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