ZIP Code 62479 - Wheeler Illinois
Overview
ZIP Code 62479 is located in Wheeler Illinois. Portions of 62479 are also in North Muddy Township and Grove Township and St. Francis Township and South Muddy Township and Wade Township (Jasper County). 62479 is primarily within Jasper County, with some portions in Effingham County. Regionally, 62479 is located in the Terre Haute Area.
ZIP Code 62479 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Wheeler |
| Primary County | Jasper County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 808 |
| Area Code(s) | 217 / 618 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 62479 Map
62479 Demographics
62479 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 62479 is White. The current unemployment level in 62479 is 5.2%.
| Population | 808 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 13 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 327 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $66,919 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $161,560 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.5% |
62479 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 795 | 99.5% |
| Black | 3 | 0.38% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62479 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 28 | 4.74% |
| Bachelor Degree | 64 | 10.83% |
| High School Diploma | 210 | 35.53% |
| No High School Diploma | 3 | 0.51% |
| GED or Alternate | 24 | 4.06% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 71 | 12.01% |
| Associates Degree | 149 | 25.21% |
| Masters Degree | 37 | 6.26% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5 | 0.85% |
62479 Geography
| Coordinates | 39.04794693, -88.3194809 |
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| Regions | Terre Haute Area Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Effingham, IL |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 64 Square Miles |
62479 Schools
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62479 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 72j - Southern Illinoian Till Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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