| ZIP Code | 62886 |
|---|---|
| City | Sims |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 451 ft |
| Latitude | 38.378661 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.534706 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17191 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.1 yrs ↑ 39% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 11.9% ▲ 19% above avg |
| College Grads | 15.9% ▼ 59% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 73% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 100 (33.9%) |
| Some College | 46 (15.6%) |
| Associates | 102 (34.6%) |
| Bachelors | 20 (6.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 27 (9.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,313 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $109,000 ▼ 61% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 192 |
| Vacant Units | 24 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 192 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 24 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 62886 is located in Sims, Illinois, within Wayne County. With a population of 377, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.1 years. Economically, 62886 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,313 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62886 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $109,000 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 89.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 62886 is primarily White (94.43%). Residents are less-educated — 15.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.9%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62886 stands at 1.3%, which is well below the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 62886 in Sims, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 377 residents, a median household income of $55,313, and a median home value of $109,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.