PlainZIP

Eldred, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62027

Greene County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

536
3/sq mi
$64,375
Median income
$104,500
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Eldred pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62027 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62027 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eldred, Greene County, Illinois, home to just 536 residents across 167.5 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62027 reports a modest median household income of $64,375 (20% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,750. Local economic indicators show a 14.1% poverty rate alongside 1.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $104,500 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $533 per month, and 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Greene County, letting you compare 62027 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62027, Eldred, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

536

Population

167.5

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62027?

49.6

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$64,375

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$34,750

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62027 ranks nationally

Eldred, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$64,375 37th percentile higher than 37% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

269

Total Housing Units

208

Occupied Units

61

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%

$104,500

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$533

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 62027, employing approximately 28 people with a combined annual payroll of $611,000.

8

Businesses

28

Employees

$611K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 62027 vs 62065 →

ZIP 62027 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62027 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62027 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 62027 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
62065 Michael, IL 97 4.1 mi
62045 Hamburg, IL 647 8.0 mi
62031 Fieldon, IL 970 9.9 mi
62053 Kampsville, IL 650 7.2 mi
62016 Carrollton, IL 3,816 8.1 mi
62047 Hardin, IL 1,555 10.0 mi

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Pop: 3,109
62092 standard
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Pop: 2,979
62044 standard
Greenfield, IL
Pop: 2,009
62054 standard
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Pop: 872
62050 standard
Hillview, IL
Pop: 473

Related Areas

Greene County Eldred, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62027 in? ▼
ZIP code 62027 (Eldred) is located in Greene County, Illinois. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62027? ▼
ZIP code 62027 in Eldred, IL has a population of 536 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62027? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62027 is $64,375, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62027? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62027 is $104,500, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62027? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62027 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62027? ▼
ZIP code 62027 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 28 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62027? ▼
In ZIP code 62027, 73.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62027? ▼
In ZIP code 62027, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62027? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62027 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.