The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Okawville, IL

62271 is the only ZIP Code for Okawville, IL

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Data Last Updated: June 1, 2026
ZIP Code:62271 (Standard)
County:Washington County, IL
Area Codes:618,730
Time Zone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:12:00:00 AM
Population:1,369 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:None [Learn More]
Coordinates:38.4407, -89.5220
Land Area:63.16 sq miles (ZIP Code)
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Okawville, IL has 1 ZIP Code


ZIP CodeTypePopulationPop% of Population% of PopAlias Names
62271Standard2,101100.00%Covington
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Population & Demographics


Okawville, IL has 1,819 residents, with an average household size of 2.5. The gender split is 51.8% male and 48.2% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (3.9%) and 35-39 (4.3%). By race, White and Some Other Race are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 1.6%. Those born outside the United States make up 0.2% (lower than the Nation).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:2,101
Total Households:877
Total Housing Units:1,025
Average Household Size:2.40
Average Family Size:2.73

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:1,369
Total Households:573
Total Housing Units:653
Average Household Size:2.39
Average Family Size:2.76

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


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Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,0472,0721,9562,0952,0412,2272,0622,1531,9941,9141,9901,9941,819
Decennial Census2,077------------------2,101------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 43.1

Male Median Age: 43.4

Female Median Age: 42.8

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Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male625255686263636375756470798853362217
Female566078623958567557644668997464332421
Total118112133130101121119138132139110138178162117694638
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


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White:1,98596.69%
Black:50.24%
Hispanic:*281.36%
Asian:80.39%
American Indian:100.49%
Hawaiian:110.54%
Other:60.29%
Total:2,053100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


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GenderCountPercentageMedian Age
Males:1,06750.79%43.4 years
Females:1,03449.21%42.8 years
Total:2,101100%43.1 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,79498.63%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:221.21%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:30.16%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.16%
Total Population:1,819100%
Total Native Population:1,81699.84%
Total Foreign-born Population:30.16%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


ZIP Codes in Okawville, IL have an average household income of $82,500 (about the same as the State by 1.0%, and higher than the Nation by 5.0%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($113,571 vs $39,432). Employment participation is about the same as the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about the same as the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


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Income Type2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$55,852$55,685$56,000$51,607$60,043$62,130$60,938$63,702$70,125$70,795$63,500$70,625$82,500
Median Family Income$72,846$71,471$69,167$65,682$68,984$73,438$72,500$80,774$88,681$90,769$93,194$102,981$113,571
Median NonFamily Income$32,880$38,750$38,043$36,250$32,500$36,875$30,114$29,714$33,026$30,357$33,558$34,500$39,432
Median Male Income$49,440$50,833$51,587$49,345$52,656$52,000$49,634$54,792$56,667$58,636$59,667$63,571$60,913
Median Female Income$31,683$31,094$33,781$31,856$32,609$33,242$37,298$40,129$43,292$43,869$46,174$47,083$53,824
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employment status for all ZIPs in Okawville, IL: employed, unemployed, and not in the labor force. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed)
Employed:84056.11%
Unemployed:463.07%
Not In Labor Force:61140.81%
Total:1,497100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:42150.12%
Service:10812.86%
Sales and Office:11513.69%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:718.45%
Production, transportation, and material moving:12514.88%
Total Civilian Employed Population:840100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In Okawville, IL, the median home value is $167,200 - much lower than the State by 33.3%, and up $45,100 (36.9%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $713 per month - much lower than the State by 41.9%, and down $-40 (-5.3%) since 2020. Most renters in Okawville pay under $1,000 (72.2%). About 72.2% pay under $1,000 and 0.0% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.2% (50.7% have a mortgage) and renters make up 20.8% - owners are much higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$119,000$115,600$119,100$120,200$121,400$118,900$115,000$113,800$115,300$122,100$146,800$167,900$167,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:4531.47%
$500 to $999:4430.77%
$1,000 to $1,499:2718.88%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:2718.88%
Total:143100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$752$706$741$735$704$709$707$719$743$753$630$717$713
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):27035.81%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):34145.23%
Renter Occupied:14318.97%
Total Occupied Housing Units:754100%

Occupied Housing Units:75488.60%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):9711.40%
Total Housing Units:851100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


33.1% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, below the state rate (37.2%) and slightly below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 89.3%, which is slightly below the state rate (90.3%). The share of people in poverty is 5.5%, which is slightly below the state rate (8.2%) and below the national rate (8.7%), up 1.6 percentage points since 2011 and about the same as its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:634.75%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:926.93%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):40930.82%
Some college, no degree:22416.88%
Associate's degree:15811.91%
Bachelor's degree:22016.58%
Graduate or professional degree:16112.13%
Total:1,327100%
High school graduate or higher:1,17288.32%
Bachelor's degree or higher:38128.71%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,41166.03%
Public Insurance:68031.82%
No Insurance:462.15%
Total:2,137100%
Has Health Insurance:2,09197.85%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty3.9%6.8%5.4%4.7%4.0%6.4%4.6%4.9%5.2%4.9%8.8%9.7%5.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:236.53%
Kindergarten:236.53%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):17950.85%
High school (grades 9-12):8624.43%
College or graduate school:4111.65%
Total:352100%
Early Childhood:4613.07%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):28881.82%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


Okawville supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 55 business establishments, employing about 576 people with an annual payroll of $32,695,000. USPS data shows 785 residential mailboxes and 24 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:785Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:24Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,233Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:757Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:55Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$10,312,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$32,695,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:576Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications


Okawville, IL is located in Washington County, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Illinois's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.0% of whom live in Okawville. ZIP Codes here cover 63.16 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.163 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:--Source: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Land Area:63.16 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.163 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):12Source: USPS
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:55470Source: Census
Place Name:Okawville village; IllinoisSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Okawville, IL


  1. Addieville, IL~5.5 miles
  2. Bartelso, IL~5.9 miles
  3. Albers, IL~6.4 miles
  4. Germantown, IL~8.8 miles
  5. New Baden, IL~8.9 miles
  6. Nashville, IL~10.0 miles
  7. Aviston, IL~11.9 miles
  8. Oakdale, IL~12.2 miles
  9. Hoyleton, IL~12.3 miles
  10. Mascoutah, IL~13.7 miles
  11. Breese, IL~14.5 miles
  12. Marissa, IL~14.6 miles
  13. Trenton, IL~15.4 miles
  14. Hoffman, IL~15.6 miles
  15. Lenzburg, IL~16.1 miles
  16. Richview, IL~16.3 miles
  17. Coulterville, IL~16.7 miles
  18. Carlyle, IL~16.9 miles
  19. Scott Air Force Base, IL~19.1 miles
  20. Lebanon, IL~20.4 miles

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on June 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 6/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 6/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 6/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov