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ZIP Code 62471
Vandalia, IL, Fayette County
Population
9,937
Land area
128.2sq mi
People per sq mi
78
City
Vandalia
ZIP 62471 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 62471 at a glance
- ZIP 62471 (Vandalia) is 66% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,792, 26% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,800 (48% below Illinois) and median rent is $811 a month.
Local data for ZIP 62471
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 62471, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,792
Poverty rate
15.3%
Median home value
$135,800
Prices -3.5% in a year
Median rent
$811/mo
Homeownership
75.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
23.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
279
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,986
$108M annual payroll
PPP loans
$16M
468 loans
Campaign donations
$18.7K
8% D, 56% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 62471, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
325
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
43.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 62471, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 62471?
- ZIP code 62471 is in Vandalia, IL (Fayette County).
- What county is ZIP code 62471 in?
- ZIP code 62471 is mostly in Fayette County, Illinois.
- How many people live in ZIP code 62471?
- About 9,937 people live in the 62471 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.