PlainZIP

Bonnie, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62816

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

1,306
15/sq mi
$53,036
Median income
$86,600
Median home value
11.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62816 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62816 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bonnie, Jefferson County, Illinois, home to just 1,306 residents across 89.5 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62816 reports a modest median household income of $53,036 (34% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $29,519. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.2%. Median home value sits at $86,600 (55% below the state average), median rent at $887 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.8%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 62816 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jefferson 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 →

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 62816, Bonnie, 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

1,306

Population

89.5

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62816?

50.0

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$53,036

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$29,519

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62816 ranks nationally

Bonnie, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,036 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 48.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%

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

What does housing look like?

611

Total Housing Units

540

Occupied Units

71

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$86,600

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$887

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 62816, employing approximately 92 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,096,000.

10

Businesses

92

Employees

$5.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 30.0%

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 62816 vs 62846 →

ZIP 62816 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 62816 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 62816 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 62816 ranks #8 of 8 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
62846 Ina, IL 2,631 4.0 mi
62897 Whittington, IL 398 6.3 mi
62894 Waltonville, IL 1,006 6.3 mi
62864 Mount Vernon, IL 24,108 10.1 mi
62872 Opdyke, IL 1,178 8.6 mi
62836 Ewing, IL 801 9.4 mi
62884 Sesser, IL 2,940 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

62864 standard
Mount Vernon, IL
Pop: 24,108
62846 standard
Ina, IL
Pop: 2,631
62814 standard
Bluford, IL
Pop: 2,124
62898 standard
Woodlawn, IL
Pop: 2,097
62830 standard
Dix, IL
Pop: 1,392
62872 standard
Opdyke, IL
Pop: 1,178

Related Areas

Jefferson County Bonnie, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62816 in? ▼
ZIP code 62816 (Bonnie) is located in Jefferson County, Illinois. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62816? ▼
ZIP code 62816 in Bonnie, IL has a population of 1,306 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62816? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62816 is $53,036, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62816? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62816 is $86,600, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62816? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62816 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62816? ▼
ZIP code 62816 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 92 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62816? ▼
In ZIP code 62816, 48.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.3% 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 62816? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62816 is 25.9 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 62816? ▼
In ZIP code 62816, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62816? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62816 is 15.5% 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.