Griggsville, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62340

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

1,715
7/sq mi
$43,333
Median income
$99,500
Median home value
13.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62340 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62340 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 234.9 square miles in Griggsville, Pike County, Illinois. The area is home to 1,715 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 62340 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62340 sits at $43,333 (46% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $26,140. The poverty rate stands at 21.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $99,500 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $541 per month, and 66.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62340 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pike County, so you can benchmark 62340 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 62340

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62340.

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 62340, Griggsville, 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

1,715

Population

234.9

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62340?

43.3

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

$43,333

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$26,140

Per Capita Income

21.4%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62340 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,333 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 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%

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

What does housing look like?

797

Total Housing Units

694

Occupied Units

103

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.6%
Renter 33.4%

$99,500

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$541

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 62340, employing approximately 272 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,816,000.

35

Businesses

272

Employees

$14.8M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 22.9%
Wholesale trade 5 14.3%
Manufacturing 4 11.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 11.4%
Finance and insurance 3 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 8.6%

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 62340 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 62340 ranks #2 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 62340 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 62340 ranks #5 of 5 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
62362 Perry, IL 399 3.9 mi
62323 Chambersburg, IL 290 6.1 mi
62363 Pittsfield, IL 6,353 9.7 mi
62357 New Salem, IL 245 8.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62340 in?
ZIP code 62340 (Griggsville) is located in Pike County, Illinois. Pike County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pike-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62340?
ZIP code 62340 in Griggsville, IL has a population of 1,715 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62340?
The median household income in ZIP 62340 is $43,333, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62340?
The median home value in ZIP 62340 is $99,500, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62340?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62340 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62340?
ZIP code 62340 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 272 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62340?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62340 are: Construction (8), Wholesale trade (5), Manufacturing (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62340?
In ZIP code 62340, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% 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 62340?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62340 is 24.2 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 62340?
In ZIP code 62340, approximately 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62340?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62340 is 21.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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