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Greenville, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62246

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

10,355
28/sq mi
$66,970
Median income
$159,500
Median home value
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Greenville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62246 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62246 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 369.8 square miles in Greenville, Bond County, Illinois. The area is home to 10,355 residents, producing a population density of 28 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62246 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62246 sits at $66,970 (16% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,929. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $159,500 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $779 per month, and 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62246 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bond County, so you can benchmark 62246 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 62246

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62246.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62246, Greenville, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,355

Population

369.8

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62246?

38.8

Median Age

55.0%

Male

45.0%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 84.5%
African American 9.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$66,970

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$40,929

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62246 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,970 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,834

Total Housing Units

3,504

Occupied Units

330

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

$159,500

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$779

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

204

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+104%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62246 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 141
2021 +7.2% 151
2022 -1.6% 149
2023 +28.8% 192
2024 +6.5% 204

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 222 business establishments in ZIP 62246, employing approximately 3,203 people with a combined annual payroll of $136,817,000.

222

Businesses

3,203

Employees

$136.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 37 16.7%
Health care and social assistance 33 14.9%
Retail trade 25 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 23 10.4%
Finance and insurance 18 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 7.2%
Construction 15 6.8%
Wholesale trade 13 5.9%
Manufacturing 10 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.7%
Information 5 2.3%
Educational services 4 1.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.4%

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

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ZIP 62246 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 62246 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 62246 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 62246 ranks #3 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
62284 Smithboro, IL 636 6.1 mi
62019 Donnellson, IL 490 9.1 mi
62275 Pocahontas, IL 3,621 8.3 mi
62077 Panama, IL 347 11.0 mi
62253 Keyesport, IL 696 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bond County

62275 standard
Pocahontas, IL
Pop: 3,621
62262 standard
Mulberry Grove, IL
Pop: 1,810
62086 standard
Sorento, IL
Pop: 1,437
62253 standard
Keyesport, IL
Pop: 696
62284 standard
Smithboro, IL
Pop: 636
62273 standard
Pierron, IL
Pop: 426

Related Areas

Bond County Greenville, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62246 in? ▼
ZIP code 62246 (Greenville) is located in Bond County, Illinois. Bond County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bond-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62246? ▼
ZIP code 62246 in Greenville, IL has a population of 10,355 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62246? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62246 is $66,970, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62246? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62246 is $159,500, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62246? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62246 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62246? ▼
ZIP code 62246 has 222 business establishments employing approximately 3,203 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62246? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62246 are: Other services (except public administration) (37), Health care and social assistance (33), Retail trade (25). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62246? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62246 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62246? ▼
In ZIP code 62246, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% 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 62246? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62246 is 21.8 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 62246? ▼
In ZIP code 62246, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62246? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62246 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Greenville, IL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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