Martinsville, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62442
Clark County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,421
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $70,284
- Median income Near-median income area
- $87,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Martinsville pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62442 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62442 covers 366.8 square miles in Martinsville, Clark County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,421 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62442 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,284 (12% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,851. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $87,200 (55% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $635; owner occupancy is 83.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Clark County, so 62442 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 62442
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Martinsville, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62442.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62442, Martinsville, 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
2,421
Population
366.8
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62442?
45.6
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
0.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
$70,284
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$35,851
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62442 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Martinsville, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,284 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,256housing units
1,256
Total Housing Units
1,131
Occupied Units
125
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$87,200
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$635
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 43 business establishments in ZIP 62442, employing approximately 356 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,374,000.
43
Businesses
356
Employees
$18.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 27.9% |
| Construction | 5 | 11.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 11.6% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 11.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.0% |
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 62442 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62420
Casey (62420)
4,759 residents
- 62442
Martinsville (62442)
2,421 residents
- 62474 848
Westfield (62474)
848 residents
- 62478 398
West York (62478)
398 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62442 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62442 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62478
West York (62478)
$98,750 median income
- 62442
Martinsville (62442)
$70,284 median income
- 62474
Westfield (62474)
$67,083 median income
- 62420
Casey (62420)
$65,771 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62442 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62442, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,421 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 62442 in?
ZIP code 62442 (Martinsville) is located in Clark County, Illinois. Clark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clark-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62442?
ZIP code 62442 in Martinsville, IL has a population of 2,421 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62442?
The median household income in ZIP 62442 is $70,284, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62442?
The median home value in ZIP 62442 is $87,200, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62442?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62442 is White at 97.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62442?
ZIP code 62442 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 356 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62442?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62442 are: Other services (except public administration) (12), Construction (5), Wholesale trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62442?
In ZIP code 62442, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 62442?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62442 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62442?
In ZIP code 62442, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62442?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62442 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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