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 Moderate-density area
- $61,792
- Median income Below-median income area
- $135,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vandalia pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62471 (Vandalia, IL) rose +13.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 172.4 in 2023 to 195.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,517. The poverty rate is 15.3%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $135,800 (29% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $811; owner occupancy is 75.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 62471 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Construction
Construction
26 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 62471?
44.3
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
1.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$34,517
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62471 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Vandalia, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,792 26th percentile higher than 26% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,139housing units
4,139
Total Housing Units
3,663
Occupied Units
476
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$135,800
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62471 vs 62262 →
ZIP 62471 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62471
Vandalia (62471)
10,233 residents
- 62262 1,810
Mulberry Grove (62262)
1,810 residents
- 62885 839
Shobonier (62885)
839 residents
- 62892 317
Vernon (62892)
317 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62471 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62471 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62892
Vernon (62892)
$75,417 median income
- 62262
Mulberry Grove (62262)
$65,089 median income
- 62885
Shobonier (62885)
$64,688 median income
- 62471
Vandalia (62471)
$61,792 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62471, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,233 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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