What city is ZIP code 62286?

ZIP code 62286 is in Sparta, IL (Randolph County).

What county is ZIP code 62286 in?

ZIP code 62286 is mostly in Randolph County, Illinois.

How many people live in ZIP code 62286?

About 5,491 people live in the 62286 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 62286

Sparta, IL, Randolph County

Population

5,491

Land area

100sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Sparta

ZIP 62286 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 62286 at a glance

ZIP 62286 (Sparta) is 76% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
The median household income is $61,220, 27% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,800 (55% below Illinois) and median rent is $759 a month.

Local data for ZIP 62286

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 62286, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$61,220

Poverty rate

19.2%

Median home value

$117,800

Prices +2.5% in a year

Median rent

$759/mo

Homeownership

66.1%

Bachelor's or higher

17.9%

Median age

43.3

Average commute

20.8 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

172

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

2,517

$131M annual payroll

PPP loans

$14.3M

178 loans

Campaign donations

$8,095

11% D, 36% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 62286, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

451

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

130

1.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 22°F

45.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 62286, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.6%

U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts

Diabetes

14.8%

U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts

Smoking

17.0%

U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.3%

U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 62286?: ZIP code 62286 is in Sparta, IL (Randolph County).
What county is ZIP code 62286 in?: ZIP code 62286 is mostly in Randolph County, Illinois.
How many people live in ZIP code 62286?: About 5,491 people live in the 62286 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.