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Vandalia, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62471

Fayette County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,233
29/sq mi
$61,792
Median income
$135,800
Median home value
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Vandalia pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62471 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62471 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois, home to 10,233 residents across 354.1 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62471 reports a modest median household income of $61,792 (23% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,517. Local economic indicators show a 15.3% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $135,800 (29% below the state average); renters pay a median of $811 monthly, and 75.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 62471 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Fayette County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 62471

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vandalia, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62471.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62471, Vandalia, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,233

Population

354.1

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 62471?

44.3

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.6%
African American 5.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$61,792

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$34,517

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62471 ranks nationally

Vandalia, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$61,792 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,139

Total Housing Units

3,663

Occupied Units

476

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%

$135,800

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$811

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

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

+13.2%

YoY Change (2024)

195

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+95%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62471 have increased 13.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 139
2021 +11.9% 155
2022 +2.2% 159
2023 +8.7% 172
2024 +13.2% 195

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 279 business establishments in ZIP 62471, employing approximately 2,986 people with a combined annual payroll of $108,123,000.

279

Businesses

2,986

Employees

$108.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 49 17.6%
Health care and social assistance 47 16.9%
Other services (except public administration) 36 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 30 10.8%
Construction 26 9.3%
Finance and insurance 20 7.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 5.4%
Wholesale trade 12 4.3%
Manufacturing 8 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.5%
Information 7 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 1.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 1.8%
Educational services 3 1.1%

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 62471 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62471 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62471 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 62471 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
62262 Mulberry Grove, IL 1,810 7.6 mi
62885 Shobonier, IL 839 7.8 mi
62892 Vernon, IL 317 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fayette County

62080 standard
Ramsey, IL
Pop: 2,508
62458 standard
Saint Elmo, IL
Pop: 2,228
62418 standard
Brownstown, IL
Pop: 2,133
62414 standard
Beecher City, IL
Pop: 1,886
62838 standard
Farina, IL
Pop: 1,497
62885 standard
Shobonier, IL
Pop: 839

Related Areas

Fayette County Vandalia, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62471 in? ▼
ZIP code 62471 (Vandalia) is located in Fayette County, Illinois. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62471? ▼
ZIP code 62471 in Vandalia, IL has a population of 10,233 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62471? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62471 is $61,792, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62471? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62471 is $135,800, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62471? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62471 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62471? ▼
ZIP code 62471 has 279 business establishments employing approximately 2,986 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62471? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62471 are: Retail trade (49), Health care and social assistance (47), Other services (except public administration) (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62471? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62471 increased by 13.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. 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 62471? ▼
In ZIP code 62471, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 62471? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62471 is 23.6 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 62471? ▼
In ZIP code 62471, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62471? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62471 is 15.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.