| ZIP Code | 62899 |
|---|---|
| City | Xenia |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Clay County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 545 ft |
| Latitude | 38.618912 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.642448 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.5 yrs ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.87 |
| Below Poverty | 9.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 18.3% ▼ 53% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 31% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 25 (2.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 471 (48.5%) |
| Some College | 164 (16.9%) |
| Associates | 133 (13.7%) |
| Bachelors | 90 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 88 (9.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,596 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $135,800 ▼ 51% below avg ↑ 68% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $643/mo ↑ 71% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 702 |
| Vacant Units | 82 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 702 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 82 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
ZIP code 62899 is located in Xenia, Illinois, within Clay County. With a population of 1,782, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.5 years. Economically, 62899 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,596 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62899 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $135,800 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $643 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 68% since 2019.
The population of 62899 is primarily White (96.58%). Residents are less-educated — 18.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.6%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62899 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 62899 in Xenia, IL is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,782 residents, a median household income of $53,596, and a median home value of $135,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.