ZIP Code 62450

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Olney · Richland County · Illinois

Population
12,218

31/sq mi

Median income
$62,096

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$116,500

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.9%

Median age 41.8

Land area
394.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 62450 in Olney, Illinois has a population of 12,218. The median household income is $62,096, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $116,500, 58% below the US average. 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62450 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 394.1 square miles in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. The area is home to 12,218 residents, producing a population density of 31 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62450 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62450 sits at $62,096 (22% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $33,807. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $116,500 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $809 per month, and 69.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62450 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Richland County, so you can benchmark 62450 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 62450

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62450.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62450, Olney, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,218

Population

394.1

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62450?

41.8

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$62,096

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$33,807

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

18.0 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,923

Total Housing Units

5,119

Occupied Units

804

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.5%
Renter 30.5%

$116,500

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$809

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

183

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+83%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62450 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 147
2021 +8.2% 159
2022 +15.7% 184
2023 -5.0% 174
2024 +5.1% 183

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 372 business establishments in ZIP 62450, employing approximately 5,178 people with a combined annual payroll of $250,113,000.

372

Businesses

5,178

Employees

$250.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 59 15.9%
Retail trade 49 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 46 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 38 10.2%
Construction 30 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 6.7%
Finance and insurance 22 5.9%
Wholesale trade 20 5.4%
Manufacturing 17 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 16 4.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 14 3.8%
Information 12 3.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.1%
Utilities 3 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
62425 Dundas, IL 649 8.0 mi
62868 Noble, IL 1,872 7.7 mi
62421 Claremont, IL 778 8.4 mi
62419 Calhoun, IL 410 8.5 mi
62452 Parkersburg, IL 400 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62450 in?
ZIP code 62450 (Olney) is located in Richland County, Illinois. Richland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/richland-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62450?
ZIP code 62450 in Olney, IL has a population of 12,218 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62450?
The median household income in ZIP 62450 is $62,096, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62450?
The median home value in ZIP 62450 is $116,500, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62450?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62450 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62450?
ZIP code 62450 has 372 business establishments employing approximately 5,178 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62450?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62450 are: Health care and social assistance (59), Retail trade (49), Other services (except public administration) (46). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62450?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62450 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62450?
In ZIP code 62450, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62450?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62450 is 18.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62450?
In ZIP code 62450, approximately 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62450?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62450 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Olney, IL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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