PlainZIP

Bath, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62617

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

762
5/sq mi
$56,667
Median income
$69,000
Median home value
11.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bath pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62617 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62617 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bath, Mason County, Illinois, home to just 762 residents across 149.4 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62617 reports a modest median household income of $56,667 (29% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,908. Poverty here runs at 14.7%, with unemployment measured at 6.6%. Median home value sits at $69,000 (64% below the state average), median rent at $835 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.7%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56, and the average commute is -. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mason County, so you can benchmark 62617 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

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 62617, Bath, 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

762

Population

149.4

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62617?

56.0

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$56,667

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$36,908

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62617 ranks nationally

Bath, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,667 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.4%

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

What does housing look like?

389

Total Housing Units

292

Occupied Units

97

Vacant Units

1.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.7%
Renter 11.3%

$69,000

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$835

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 62617, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $204,000.

4

Businesses

6

Employees

$204K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 62617 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 62617 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 62617 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 62617 ranks #3 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
62627 Chandlerville, IL 992 7.2 mi
61501 Astoria, IL 1,921 9.0 mi
62644 Havana, IL 5,385 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mason County

62644 standard
Havana, IL
Pop: 5,385
61546 standard
Manito, IL
Pop: 4,276
62664 standard
Mason City, IL
Pop: 3,042
62682 standard
San Jose, IL
Pop: 907
62633 standard
Easton, IL
Pop: 647
61567 standard
Topeka, IL
Pop: 624

Related Areas

Mason County Bath, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62617 in? ▼
ZIP code 62617 (Bath) is located in Mason County, Illinois. Mason County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mason-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62617? ▼
ZIP code 62617 in Bath, IL has a population of 762 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62617? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62617 is $56,667, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62617? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62617 is $69,000, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62617? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62617 is White at 97.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62617? ▼
ZIP code 62617 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62617? ▼
In ZIP code 62617, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62617? ▼
In ZIP code 62617, approximately 88.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62617? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62617 is 14.7% 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.