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 Moderate-density area
- $84,556
- Median income Above-median income area
- $120,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,412. The poverty rate is 19.1%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $120,500 (37% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $760; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randolph County, so 62233 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 62233?
43.8
Median Age
65.4%
Male
34.6%
Female
1.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$26,412
Per Capita Income
19.1%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62233 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Chester, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$84,556 Top 35% higher than 65% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,731housing units
2,731
Total Housing Units
2,427
Occupied Units
304
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,500
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 62233
Chester (62233)
10,037 residents
- 62288 2,918
Steeleville (62288)
2,918 residents
- 62241 1,061
Ellis Grove (62241)
1,061 residents
- 62297 452
Walsh (62297)
452 residents
- 62280 444
Rockwood (62280)
444 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62233 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62233 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62297
Walsh (62297)
$90,938 median income
- 62233
Chester (62233)
$84,556 median income
- 62241
Ellis Grove (62241)
$83,438 median income
- 62288
Steeleville (62288)
$67,159 median income
- 62280
Rockwood (62280)
$62,353 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62233, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,037 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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