PlainZIP

Sparta, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62286

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

6,008
21/sq mi
$61,220
Median income
$117,800
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62286 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62286 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sparta, Randolph County, Illinois, home to 6,008 residents across 280.7 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62286 reports a modest median household income of $61,220 (24% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,667. The poverty rate stands at 19.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $117,800 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $759 per month, and 66.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Randolph County, so you can benchmark 62286 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 62286

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sparta, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62286.

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 62286, Sparta, 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

6,008

Population

280.7

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62286?

43.3

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.1%
African American 9.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$61,220

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$34,667

Per Capita Income

19.2%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62286 ranks nationally

Sparta, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,220 31st percentile higher than 31% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,901

Total Housing Units

2,551

Occupied Units

350

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.1%
Renter 33.9%

$117,800

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$759

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 172 business establishments in ZIP 62286, employing approximately 2,517 people with a combined annual payroll of $130,932,000.

172

Businesses

2,517

Employees

$130.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 29 16.9%
Retail trade 27 15.7%
Accommodation and food services 20 11.6%
Health care and social assistance 19 11.1%
Construction 13 7.6%
Finance and insurance 11 6.4%
Wholesale trade 8 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 8 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.5%
Manufacturing 4 2.3%
Information 4 2.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.7%

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 62286 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 62286 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 62286 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 62286 ranks #4 of 8 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
62292 Tilden, IL 947 6.8 mi
62288 Steeleville, IL 2,918 9.1 mi
62297 Walsh, IL 452 7.2 mi
62217 Baldwin, IL 807 8.0 mi
62237 Coulterville, IL 2,659 9.3 mi
62272 Percy, IL 1,674 10.9 mi
62997 Willisville, IL 599 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Randolph County

62233 standard
Chester, IL
Pop: 10,037
62278 standard
Red Bud, IL
Pop: 6,690
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 Sparta, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62286 in? ▼
ZIP code 62286 (Sparta) 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 62286? ▼
ZIP code 62286 in Sparta, IL has a population of 6,008 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62286? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62286 is $61,220, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62286? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62286 is $117,800, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62286? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62286 is White at 85.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62286? ▼
ZIP code 62286 has 172 business establishments employing approximately 2,517 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62286? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62286 are: Other services (except public administration) (29), Retail trade (27), Accommodation and food services (20). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62286? ▼
In ZIP code 62286, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 62286? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62286 is 20.8 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 62286? ▼
In ZIP code 62286, approximately 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62286? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62286 is 19.2% 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.