PlainZIP

Claremont, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62421

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

778
6/sq mi
$55,833
Median income
$85,000
Median home value
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62421 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62421 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Claremont, Richland County, Illinois, home to just 778 residents across 136.5 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62421 reports a modest median household income of $55,833 (30% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $29,799. The poverty rate stands at 33.3% and the unemployment rate at 9.5%. Housing costs here run $85,000 for a typical home value (56% below the state average), with rent averaging $833 a month; 88.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is -. To put 62421 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Richland County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 62421, Claremont, 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

778

Population

136.5

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62421?

39.3

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.5%
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 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$55,833

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$29,799

Per Capita Income

33.3%

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62421 ranks nationally

Claremont, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,833 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 43.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%

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

What does housing look like?

193

Total Housing Units

150

Occupied Units

43

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.0%
Renter 12.0%

$85,000

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$833

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 62421, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $556,000.

10

Businesses

19

Employees

$556K

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 62421 vs 62466 →

ZIP 62421 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 62421 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 62421 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 62421 ranks #4 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
62466 Sumner, IL 4,848 5.4 mi
62419 Calhoun, IL 410 9.5 mi
62450 Olney, IL 12,218 8.4 mi
62425 Dundas, IL 649 9.5 mi
62475 West Liberty, IL 387 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Richland County

62450 standard
Olney, IL
Pop: 12,218
62868 standard
Noble, IL
Pop: 1,872
62425 standard
Dundas, IL
Pop: 649
62419 standard
Calhoun, IL
Pop: 410
62452 standard
Parkersburg, IL
Pop: 400

Related Areas

Richland County Claremont, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62421 in? ▼
ZIP code 62421 (Claremont) is located in Richland County, Illinois. Richland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/richland-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62421? ▼
ZIP code 62421 in Claremont, IL has a population of 778 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62421? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62421 is $55,833, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62421? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62421 is $85,000, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62421? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62421 is White at 99.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62421? ▼
ZIP code 62421 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62421? ▼
In ZIP code 62421, 43.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 62421? ▼
In ZIP code 62421, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62421? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62421 is 33.3% 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.