ZIP Code 62478

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West York · Crawford County · Illinois

Population
398

5/sq mi

Median income
$98,750

▲ 29% vs US

higher than 80% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$131,000

▼ 53% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.0%

Median age 36.2

Land area
76.5 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 62478 in West York, Illinois has a population of 398. The median household income is $98,750, which is 29% above the national average. Median home value is $131,000, 53% below the US average. 13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62478 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 76.5 square miles in West York, Crawford County, Illinois. The area is home to 398 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 62478 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62478 sits at $98,750 (23% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,819. The poverty rate stands at 0.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $131,000 (32% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62478 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 36.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Crawford County, so you can benchmark 62478 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 62478, West York, 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

398

Population

76.5

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62478?

36.2

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 97.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$98,750

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$40,819

Per Capita Income

0.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%

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

What does housing look like?

136

Total Housing Units

115

Occupied Units

21

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%
Renter 13.0%

$131,000

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 62478, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $463,000.

6

Businesses

15

Employees

$463K

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 62478 vs 62433 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
62433 Hutsonville, IL 998 5.0 mi
62413 Annapolis, IL 421 5.8 mi
62477 West Union, IL 946 5.9 mi
62442 Martinsville, IL 2,421 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62478 in?
ZIP code 62478 (West York) is located in Crawford County, Illinois. Crawford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/crawford-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62478?
ZIP code 62478 in West York, IL has a population of 398 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62478?
The median household income in ZIP 62478 is $98,750, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62478?
The median home value in ZIP 62478 is $131,000, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62478?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62478 is White at 97.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62478?
ZIP code 62478 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62478?
In ZIP code 62478, 49.5% 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 percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62478?
In ZIP code 62478, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62478?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62478 is 0.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for West York, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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