| ZIP Code | 62851 |
|---|---|
| City | Keenes |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 462 ft |
| Latitude | 38.427545 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.659954 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17191 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 11.4% ▲ 14% above avg |
| College Grads | 47.1% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 71 (38%) |
| Some College | 18 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 10 (5.3%) |
| Bachelors | 72 (38.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 16 (8.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $90,833 ▲ 19% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $95,800 ▼ 66% below avg ↓ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 168 |
| Vacant Units | 64 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 168 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 64 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 62851 is located in Keenes, Illinois, within Wayne County. With a population of 273, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.9 years. Economically, 62851 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $90,833 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62851 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $95,800 is well below the national average. Median home values have decreased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 62851 is primarily White (98.90%). Residents are well-educated — 47.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.4%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 62851 in Keenes, IL is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 273 residents, a median household income of $90,833, and a median home value of $95,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.