| City: | Hecker, Illinois |
| County: | Monroe County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:17:13 AM |
| Population: | 429 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 618 / 730 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.3048, -89.9940 |
| Land Area: | 0.252 sq mi |
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Hecker is a small village in Monroe County, Illinois, about 35 miles southeast of St. Louis. With just 429 residents in 175 households, this compact community covers only 0.26 square miles. It's designated as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning residents don't have the option of home mail delivery.
The Hecker post office maintains 187 PO boxes for 175 local households. That's an adoption rate of 1.07, showing the post office serves not just village residents but also people from the surrounding rural area. Nearly every household relies on a PO box for mail delivery.
Despite its PO Box classification, Hecker has limited carrier routes. The postal system includes one city carrier route (with 2 ZIP+4 records) and one rural route (with 70 records). Most mail goes to PO boxes, with General Delivery also available. The village's street grid follows a simple pattern: Main Street runs north-south through the center, with cross streets named after presidents (Lincoln, Monroe, Washington, Jefferson).
Hecker's demographics show a typical small-town profile. The median age of 37.9 years indicates a balanced age distribution. About 82% of the 175 occupied homes are owner-occupied, with median home values around $153,700. With 33% of workers commuting from home, Hecker offers a quiet, residential character while remaining within reach of larger employment centers in the St. Louis metro area.
Hecker sits in a rural area between several larger communities. Columbia, Millstadt, and Belleville are all within 7-8 miles, providing access to additional services and employment opportunities.
All mail to Hecker addresses must use a PO Box. Street delivery is not available. The proper mailing format is:
PO Box [number]
Hecker, IL 62248Street names follow a traditional small-town pattern with Main Street and presidential cross streets (Lincoln, Monroe, Washington, Jefferson).
ZIP Code 62248 has 429 residents and 175 households (average 2.45 persons per household). The median age is 37.9 years, about the same as the state (38.8) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.0%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.7%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 429Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 521Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,702.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $79,583Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 175Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $166,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.45Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.70Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 309 | 322 | 264 | 304 | 323 | 356 | 351 | 391 | 396 | 406 | 554 | 540 | 556 | 521 |
| Decennial Census | 320 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 429 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.9
Male Median Age: 37.8
Female Median Age: 38.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 15 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 |
| Female | 14 | 14 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| Total | 29 | 34 | 24 | 13 | 21 | 30 | 36 | 43 | 11 | 25 | 20 | 29 | 38 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 11 | 7 |
| White: | 402 | 97.10% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 10 | 2.42% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.24% |
| Total: | 414 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 212 | 49.42% | 37.8 years |
| Females: | 217 | 50.58% | 38.3 years |
| Total: | 429 | 100% | 37.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 517 | 99.23% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 2 | 0.38% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 1 | 0.19% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 1 | 0.38% |
| Total Population: | 521 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 519 | 99.62% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 2 | 0.38% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $79,583, which is a bit under the national median ($80,734), is up $24,940 (45.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,856. Family households earn a median of $83,333 versus $68,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $14,583). By gender, male median income is $60,417 and female is $56,250, which is slightly above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $4,167 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 78.8%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is on par with the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,643 | $55,391 | $57,679 | $51,786 | $49,167 | $46,875 | $47,083 | $46,250 | $47,727 | $65,833 | $71,071 | $76,484 | $80,260 | $79,583 |
| Median Family Income | $54,286 | $54,792 | $57,768 | $57,639 | $51,750 | $52,188 | $55,000 | $51,875 | $53,333 | $81,667 | $83,438 | $88,125 | $83,750 | $83,333 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $62,813 | $63,438 | $46,250 | $31,250 | $36,250 | $31,875 | $34,688 | $35,000 | $37,500 | $48,182 | $55,000 | $57,159 | $59,922 | $68,750 |
| Median Male Income | $46,250 | $52,083 | $51,250 | $42,188 | $53,750 | $55,114 | $43,125 | $51,406 | $44,286 | $53,929 | $55,069 | $52,339 | $54,931 | $60,417 |
| Median Female Income | $30,804 | $30,592 | $29,500 | $32,250 | $29,375 | $23,125 | $29,063 | $31,944 | $40,208 | $40,000 | $42,500 | $49,375 | $55,000 | $56,250 |
| Employed: | 297 | 74.81% |
| Unemployed: | 16 | 4.03% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 84 | 21.16% |
| Total: | 397 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 110 | 37.04% |
| Service: | 40 | 13.47% |
| Sales and Office: | 31 | 10.44% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 67 | 22.56% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 49 | 16.50% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 297 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $166,800, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $80,800 (93.95%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $32,300. The median gross rent is $1,014, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $521 (105.68%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $386. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.85% (61.78% with a mortgage, 38.22% free-and-clear) and renters 24.15% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.00%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $86,000 | $88,800 | $103,300 | $113,500 | $114,600 | $122,700 | $122,700 | $127,400 | $134,500 | $139,800 | $135,500 | $151,000 | $153,700 | $166,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 23 | 46.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 26 | 52.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 1 | 2.00% |
| Total: | 50 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $493 | $531 | $520 | $656 | $742 | $704 | $716 | $713 | $628 | $594 | $616 | $700 | $736 | $1,014 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 97 | 46.86% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 60 | 28.99% |
| Renter Occupied: | 50 | 24.15% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 207 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 207 | 90.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 23 | 10.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 230 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 184 | 80.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 46 | 20.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 230 | 100% |
In 2024, 19.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 97.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 2.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 2.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.10 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (32.12%). College enrollment is 31.52%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 0.63% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 5 | 1.58% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 116 | 36.59% |
| Some college, no degree: | 103 | 32.49% |
| Associate's degree: | 28 | 8.83% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 46 | 14.51% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 17 | 5.36% |
| Total: | 317 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 310 | 97.79% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 63 | 19.87% |
| Private Insurance: | 371 | 63.53% |
| Public Insurance: | 176 | 30.14% |
| No Insurance: | 37 | 6.34% |
| Total: | 584 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 547 | 93.66% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.2% | 16.2% | 18.4% | 15.5% | 21.5% | 21.4% | 11.7% | 12.0% | 11.8% | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 9 | 5.45% |
| Kindergarten: | 10 | 6.06% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 53 | 32.12% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 41 | 24.85% |
| College or graduate school: | 52 | 31.52% |
| Total: | 165 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 19 | 11.52% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 104 | 63.03% |
ZIP Code 62248 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 92 people with an annual payroll of $2,586,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 405Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $631,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,586,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 92Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 62248 is located in Monroe County, Illinois, within the St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41180) and Illinois's 12nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,812,896 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 62248. It covers 0.252 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.003 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | St. Louis, MO-ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 41180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,812,896Source: Census |
| MSA: | St. Louis, MO-IL MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.252 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.003 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 12Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5008.21 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1733877Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Hecker village; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 62248 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 February 1, 2026.