62233 ZIP Code – Chester, Illinois
ZIP code 62233 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Chester, Illinois, within Randolph County with a population of approximately 8,217 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $69,882, which is near the Illinois average and near the national figure. Median home values of $116,000 are well below the national average, with 80.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $637, which is well below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 90% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 3.0%, well below the national average. An estimated 17.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 44.0, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 62288, 62241, 62297.
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ZIP 62233 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62233 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,217 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $69k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $116k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $637 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.0 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 8.6% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62288 – Steeleville
- 62241 – Ellis Grove
- 62297 – Walsh
- 62280 – Rockwood
- 62272 – Percy
- 62997 – Willisville
- 62916 – Campbell Hill
- 62261 – Modoc
- 63673 – Saint Mary
- 62286 – Sparta
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62288 | STEELEVILLE | 2,701 | $62,083 |
| 62241 | ELLIS GROVE | 900 | $83,021 |
| 62297 | WALSH | 338 | $71,591 |
| 62280 | ROCKWOOD | 562 | $112,992 |
| 62272 | PERCY | 1,898 | $46,098 |