PlainZIP

Ellis Grove, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62241

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

1,061
11/sq mi
$83,438
Median income
$148,800
Median home value
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ellis Grove pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62241 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62241 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ellis Grove, Randolph County, Illinois, home to just 1,061 residents across 94.7 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62241 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,438 (4% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $38,656. Local economic indicators show a 3.5% poverty rate alongside 10.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $148,800 (22% below the state average), median rent at $850 a month, and owner-occupancy at 90.6%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62241, plus 6 more within Randolph County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 62241, Ellis Grove, 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

1,061

Population

94.7

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62241?

43.8

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$83,438

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$38,656

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Poverty Rate

10.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62241 ranks nationally

Ellis Grove, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,438 Top 34% higher than 66% 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 64.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

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

What does housing look like?

459

Total Housing Units

381

Occupied Units

78

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.6%
Renter 9.4%

$148,800

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$850

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 62241, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $222,000.

5

Businesses

9

Employees

$222K

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

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ZIP 62241 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 62241 ranks #3 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 62241 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 62241 ranks #3 of 4 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
62261 Modoc, IL 152 6.1 mi
62297 Walsh, IL 452 4.9 mi
62242 Evansville, IL 1,526 6.4 mi
62233 Chester, IL 10,037 7.3 mi

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Pop: 10,037
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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

Related Areas

Randolph County Ellis Grove, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62241 in? ▼
ZIP code 62241 (Ellis Grove) 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 62241? ▼
ZIP code 62241 in Ellis Grove, IL has a population of 1,061 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62241? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62241 is $83,438, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62241? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62241 is $148,800, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62241? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62241 is White at 98.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62241? ▼
ZIP code 62241 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62241? ▼
In ZIP code 62241, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% 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 62241? ▼
In ZIP code 62241, approximately 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62241? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62241 is 3.5% 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.