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Chester, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62233

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

10,037
59/sq mi
$84,556
Median income
$120,500
Median home value
11.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
59
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62233 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62233 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chester, Randolph County, Illinois, home to 10,037 residents across 169.0 square miles, a density of 59 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62233 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,556 (6% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $26,412. Poverty here runs at 19.1%, with unemployment measured at 4.4%. Median home value sits at $120,500 (37% below the state average), median rent at $760 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.0%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Randolph County, letting you compare 62233 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 62233

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chester, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62233.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 62233, Chester, 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

10,037

Population

169.0

Area (sq mi)

59

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62233?

43.8

Median Age

65.4%

Male

34.6%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 73.3%
African American 22.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$84,556

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$26,412

Per Capita Income

19.1%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62233 ranks nationally

Chester, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,556 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,731

Total Housing Units

2,427

Occupied Units

304

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$120,500

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$760

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 123 business establishments in ZIP 62233, employing approximately 2,468 people with a combined annual payroll of $116,988,000.

123

Businesses

2,468

Employees

$117.0M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 24 19.5%
Health care and social assistance 19 15.4%
Retail trade 14 11.4%
Construction 12 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 12 9.8%
Finance and insurance 10 8.1%
Transportation and warehousing 7 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 4.1%
Manufacturing 4 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.4%

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 62233 vs 62297 →

ZIP 62233 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 62233 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 62233 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 62233 ranks #2 of 5 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
62297 Walsh, IL 452 7.3 mi
62288 Steeleville, IL 2,918 6.3 mi
62241 Ellis Grove, IL 1,061 7.3 mi
62280 Rockwood, IL 444 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Randolph County

62278 standard
Red Bud, IL
Pop: 6,690
62286 standard
Sparta, IL
Pop: 6,008
62288 standard
Steeleville, IL
Pop: 2,918
62237 standard
Coulterville, IL
Pop: 2,659
62272 standard
Percy, IL
Pop: 1,674
62242 standard
Evansville, IL
Pop: 1,526

Related Areas

Randolph County Chester, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62233 in? ▼
ZIP code 62233 (Chester) is located in Randolph County, Illinois. Randolph County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/randolph-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62233? ▼
ZIP code 62233 in Chester, IL has a population of 10,037 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62233? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62233 is $84,556, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62233? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62233 is $120,500, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62233? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62233 is White at 73.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62233? ▼
ZIP code 62233 has 123 business establishments employing approximately 2,468 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62233? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62233 are: Other services (except public administration) (24), Health care and social assistance (19), Retail trade (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62233? ▼
In ZIP code 62233, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62233? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62233 is 21.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62233? ▼
In ZIP code 62233, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62233? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62233 is 19.1% 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.