| City: | Bellmont, Illinois |
| County: | Wabash County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:21:28 AM |
| Population: | 282 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 618 / 730 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.3812, -87.9237 |
| Land Area: | 1.229 sq mi |
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Bellmont is a small unincorporated community in Wabash County, Illinois, where PO Boxes are the only mail delivery option. This is designated as a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative delivery across the community's 0.62 square miles.
The post office maintains 117 PO Boxes for a population of 282 residents living in 133 households. That's an 88% adoption rate, meaning nearly every household relies on a PO Box. Rural carrier routes serve some addresses along streets like E Hill St, S Main St, and E Hackberry St, but most mail goes to boxes at the post office itself.
Bellmont has the classic layout of a rural Illinois town. Streets include Main St running north and south, Church St, Railroad St, and roads named for local trees like Hackberry, Persimmon, and Oak. With just 14 distinct streets across 0.62 square miles, it's a compact community where most residents know their neighbors.
This is a working-class town. Median household income is $42,875, and only 1.7% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. Most workers commute elsewhere. The workforce data shows 76 people work in transportation, warehousing, or utilities, likely driving trucks or working at distribution facilities in nearby cities. Another 33.8% of workers work from home, one of the highest remote work rates for a rural community this size.
Homeownership defines Bellmont. Of the 133 occupied homes, 121 are owner-occupied (91%). Median home values are $46,300. Many structures are old; Census data shows 158 housing units built before 1939, though the total housing count is only 147 units (this likely reflects demolished or replaced structures). About 70 homes are mobile homes.
The median age is 43.0 years. The population is 97% white (273 of 282 residents), with 40 Hispanic or Latino residents of any race. Just 9 children are under 18, and 21 residents are 65 or older. This suggests an aging community with few young families.
Bellmont has just 3 business establishments employing 19 people. That means nearly everyone who works commutes to jobs elsewhere or works from home. The community serves primarily as a residential area for people who value small-town living and affordable homeownership.
All mail to Bellmont addresses must use either a PO Box number or rely on rural route delivery where available. Standard format:
PO Box [Number]
Bellmont, IL 62811Street names follow classic small-town Illinois patterns: a Main Street grid, tree-named roads (Hackberry, Persimmon, Oak), and Railroad St preserving the town's transportation heritage.
ZIP Code 62811 has 282 residents and 133 households (average 2.12 persons per household). The median age is 43.0 years, older than the state (38.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.5% male and 47.5% female, which is higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.8%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 282Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 224Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 229.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $52,083Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 133Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $47,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.12Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.26Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 249 | 231 | 208 | 193 | 204 | 193 | 212 | 227 | 290 | 288 | 325 | 256 | 265 | 224 |
| Decennial Census | 310 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 282 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43
Male Median Age: 40
Female Median Age: 50.6
| 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 | 9 | 10 | 21 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Female | 6 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 8 |
| Total | 15 | 19 | 29 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 23 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 32 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 10 |
| White: | 273 | 99.64% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.36% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 274 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 148 | 52.48% | 40.0 years |
| Females: | 134 | 47.52% | 50.6 years |
| Total: | 282 | 100% | 43.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 216 | 96.43% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 8 | 3.57% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 224 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 224 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $52,083, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $19,762 (61.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,250. Family households earn a median of $66,250 versus $40,625 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,625). By gender, male median income is $63,750 and female is $63,036, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $714 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 45.7%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (42.0%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $32,321 | $31,797 | $31,944 | $31,250 | $31,875 | $44,375 | $33,333 | $34,375 | $30,833 | $36,500 | $35,000 | $40,208 | $42,875 | $52,083 |
| Median Family Income | $32,411 | $32,500 | $46,250 | $31,667 | $51,094 | $54,792 | $41,250 | $38,750 | $35,625 | $36,000 | $26,786 | $40,417 | $44,306 | $66,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $29,375 | $18,958 | $25,313 | $27,188 | $19,375 | $18,750 | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,625 |
| Median Male Income | $55,179 | $54,688 | $50,938 | $43,125 | $0 | $42,500 | $25,625 | $26,607 | $27,321 | $25,179 | $0 | $42,500 | $58,750 | $63,750 |
| Median Female Income | $24,583 | $23,500 | $17,000 | $16,458 | $0 | $33,125 | $34,167 | $35,000 | $33,750 | $31,250 | $29,167 | $41,250 | $43,750 | $63,036 |
| Employed: | 88 | 44.22% |
| Unemployed: | 3 | 1.51% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 108 | 54.27% |
| Total: | 199 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 16 | 18.18% |
| Service: | 25 | 28.41% |
| Sales and Office: | 4 | 4.55% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 6.82% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 37 | 42.05% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 88 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $47,300, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is down $7,700 (14.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $525 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $650. Of occupied housing, owners make up 88.79% (31.07% with a mortgage, 68.93% free-and-clear) and renters 11.21% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 21.09%, which is markedly above 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 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $40,000 | $60,300 | $49,000 | $61,700 | $34,300 | $34,200 | $32,100 | $31,900 | $36,800 | $44,600 | $46,300 | $47,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 10 | 76.92% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 3 | 23.08% |
| Total: | 13 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $525 | $563 | $550 | $542 | $532 | $575 | $535 | $625 | $650 | $669 | $744 | $825 | $840 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 32 | 27.59% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 71 | 61.21% |
| Renter Occupied: | 13 | 11.21% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 116 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 116 | 78.91% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 31 | 21.09% |
| Total Housing Units: | 147 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 85 | 57.82% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 62 | 42.18% |
| Total Housing Units: | 147 | 100% |
In 2024, 1.20% 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 88.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 58.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 27.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 8.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.90 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (42.86%). College enrollment is 16.33%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 19 | 11.24% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 63 | 37.28% |
| Some college, no degree: | 44 | 26.04% |
| Associate's degree: | 41 | 24.26% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1 | 0.59% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1 | 0.59% |
| Total: | 169 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 150 | 88.76% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 2 | 1.18% |
| Private Insurance: | 136 | 49.28% |
| Public Insurance: | 132 | 47.83% |
| No Insurance: | 8 | 2.90% |
| Total: | 276 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 268 | 97.10% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 15.2% | 17.2% | 15.3% | 16.7% | 13.6% | 3.7% | 32.9% | 32.9% | 35.2% | 34.9% | 42.2% | 25.7% | 23.3% | 27.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 6 | 12.24% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 14 | 28.57% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 21 | 42.86% |
| College or graduate school: | 8 | 16.33% |
| Total: | 49 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 6 | 12.24% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 41 | 83.67% |
ZIP Code 62811 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 18 people with an annual payroll of $452,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 115Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $103,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $452,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 18Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 62811 is located in Wabash County, Illinois, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Illinois's 12nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 62811. It covers 1.229 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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 |
| Land Area: | 1.229 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 1704936Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Bellmont village; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 62811 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.