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Browns, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62818

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

330
5/sq mi
$58,523
Median income
$91,900
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62818 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62818 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Browns, Edwards County, Illinois, home to just 330 residents across 67.3 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62818 reports a modest median household income of $58,523 (27% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,046. Local economic indicators show a 15.2% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $91,900 (52% below the state average), median rent at $871 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.6%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62818, plus 3 more within Edwards County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

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 62818, Browns, 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

330

Population

67.3

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62818?

48.5

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
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 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$58,523

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$34,046

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62818 ranks nationally

Browns, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,523 27th percentile higher than 27% 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 51.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

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

What does housing look like?

196

Total Housing Units

187

Occupied Units

9

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$91,900

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$871

Median Rent

1961

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 62818, employing approximately 62 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,598,000.

7

Businesses

62

Employees

$3.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 3 42.9%

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 62818 vs 62811 →

ZIP 62818 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 62818 ranks #6 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 62818 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 62818 ranks #5 of 8 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
62811 Bellmont, IL 310 3.2 mi
62815 Bone Gap, IL 416 5.2 mi
62806 Albion, IL 3,412 5.9 mi
62852 Keensburg, IL 160 5.8 mi
62863 Mount Carmel, IL 10,183 6.4 mi
62844 Grayville, IL 2,083 9.7 mi
47616 Griffin, IN 364 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Edwards County

62806 standard
Albion, IL
Pop: 3,412
62476 standard
West Salem, IL
Pop: 1,734
62815 standard
Bone Gap, IL
Pop: 416

Related Areas

Edwards County Browns, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62818 in? ▼
ZIP code 62818 (Browns) is located in Edwards County, Illinois. Edwards County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/edwards-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62818? ▼
ZIP code 62818 in Browns, IL has a population of 330 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62818? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62818 is $58,523, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62818? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62818 is $91,900, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62818? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62818 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62818? ▼
ZIP code 62818 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 62 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62818? ▼
In ZIP code 62818, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 62818? ▼
In ZIP code 62818, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62818? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62818 is 15.2% 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.