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Greenview, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62642

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

1,440
7/sq mi
$77,538
Median income
$112,700
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62642 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62642 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greenview, Menard County, Illinois, home to just 1,440 residents across 194.6 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62642 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,538 (3% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,838. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.9%. Median home value sits at $112,700 (41% below the state average), median rent at $698 a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Menard County, letting you compare 62642 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 62642

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greenview, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62642.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62642, Greenview, 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

1,440

Population

194.6

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62642?

47.1

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 97.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$77,538

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$36,838

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62642 ranks nationally

Greenview, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,538 Top 41% higher than 59% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

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

What does housing look like?

683

Total Housing Units

627

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.9%
Renter 13.1%

$112,700

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$698

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 62642, employing approximately 64 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,521,000.

14

Businesses

64

Employees

$2.5M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 3 21.4%
Retail trade 3 21.4%
Other services (except public administration) 3 21.4%

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 62642 vs 62664 →

ZIP 62642 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 62642 ranks #4 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 62642 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 62642 ranks #3 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
62664 Mason City, IL 3,042 8.5 mi
62613 Athens, IL 3,872 7.1 mi
62675 Petersburg, IL 6,154 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Menard County

62675 standard
Petersburg, IL
Pop: 6,154
62613 standard
Athens, IL
Pop: 3,872
62688 standard
Tallula, IL
Pop: 761
62673 standard
Oakford, IL
Pop: 530

Related Areas

Menard County Greenview, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62642 in? ▼
ZIP code 62642 (Greenview) is located in Menard County, Illinois. Menard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/menard-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62642? ▼
ZIP code 62642 in Greenview, IL has a population of 1,440 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62642? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62642 is $77,538, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62642? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62642 is $112,700, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62642? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62642 is White at 97.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62642? ▼
ZIP code 62642 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 64 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62642? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62642 are: Wholesale trade (3), Retail trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62642? ▼
In ZIP code 62642, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% 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 62642? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62642 is 29.3 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 62642? ▼
In ZIP code 62642, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62642? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62642 is 10.8% 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.