Ferris, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62336

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

47
307/sq mi
$43,125
Median income
$77,100
Median home value
1.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ferris pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
307
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62336 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62336 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.2 square miles in Ferris, Hancock County, Illinois. The area is home to 47 residents, producing a population density of 307 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 62336 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62336 sits at $43,125 (46% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $49,704. The poverty rate stands at 16.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $77,100 (60% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 97.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62336 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 1.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hancock County, so you can benchmark 62336 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 →

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 62336, Ferris, 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

47

Population

0.2

Area (sq mi)

307

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62336?

60.0

Median Age

61.9%

Male

38.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$43,125

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$49,704

Per Capita Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62336 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,125 8th percentile higher than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 45.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.4%

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

What does housing look like?

43

Total Housing Units

43

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.7%
Renter 2.3%

$77,100

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

1948

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 62336 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 62336 ranks #7 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 62336 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 62336 ranks #6 of 7 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
62321 Carthage, IL 4,091 5.4 mi
62334 Elvaston, IL 172 6.6 mi
62330 Dallas City, IL 1,769 7.6 mi
62341 Hamilton, IL 3,610 7.5 mi
62358 Niota, IL 752 9.1 mi
62313 Basco, IL 389 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62336 in?
ZIP code 62336 (Ferris) is located in Hancock County, Illinois. Hancock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hancock-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62336?
ZIP code 62336 in Ferris, IL has a population of 47 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62336?
The median household income in ZIP 62336 is $43,125, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62336?
The median home value in ZIP 62336 is $77,100, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62336?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62336 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62336?
In ZIP code 62336, 45.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.4% 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 62336?
In ZIP code 62336, approximately 97.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62336?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62336 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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