PlainZIP

Browning, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62624

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

546
6/sq mi
$58,500
Median income
$73,500
Median home value
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Browning pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62624 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62624 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Browning, Schuyler County, Illinois, home to just 546 residents across 91.0 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62624 reports a modest median household income of $58,500 (27% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $29,685. Local economic indicators show a 12.1% poverty rate alongside 2.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $73,500 (62% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 92.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56, and the average commute is -. To put 62624 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Schuyler 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 62624, Browning, 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

546

Population

91.0

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62624?

56.0

Median Age

55.8%

Male

44.2%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 87.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$58,500

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$29,685

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62624 ranks nationally

Browning, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,500 26th percentile higher than 26% 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 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

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

What does housing look like?

242

Total Housing Units

144

Occupied Units

98

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.4%
Renter 7.6%

$73,500

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 62624, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $394,000.

3

Businesses

15

Employees

$394K

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 62624 vs 61501 →

ZIP 62624 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 62624 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 62624 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 62624 ranks #2 of 4 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
61501 Astoria, IL 1,921 5.7 mi
61484 Vermont, IL 825 10.5 mi
62639 Frederick, IL 316 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Schuyler County

62681 standard
Rushville, IL
Pop: 5,602
62311 standard
Augusta, IL
Pop: 860
62639 standard
Frederick, IL
Pop: 316
61452 standard
Littleton, IL
Pop: 293
62319 standard
Camden, IL
Pop: 264
62344 standard
Huntsville, IL
Pop: 138

Related Areas

Schuyler County Browning, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62624 in? ▼
ZIP code 62624 (Browning) is located in Schuyler County, Illinois. Schuyler County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/schuyler-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62624? ▼
ZIP code 62624 in Browning, IL has a population of 546 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62624? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62624 is $58,500, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62624? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62624 is $73,500, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62624? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62624 is White at 87.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62624? ▼
ZIP code 62624 has 3 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 62624? ▼
In ZIP code 62624, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% 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 62624? ▼
In ZIP code 62624, approximately 92.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62624? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62624 is 12.1% 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.