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Buckner, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62819

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

448
155/sq mi
$45,341
Median income
$62,900
Median home value
9.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buckner pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
155
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62819 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62819 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buckner, Franklin County, Illinois, home to just 448 residents across 2.9 square miles, a density of 155 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62819 reports a modest median household income of $45,341 (43% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $26,132. Local economic indicators show a 34.8% poverty rate alongside 6.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $62,900 (67% below the state average) with median rent at $1,089 per month, and 77.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Franklin County, letting you compare 62819 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 →

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 62819, Buckner, 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

448

Population

2.9

Area (sq mi)

155

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62819?

42.6

Median Age

42.5%

Male

57.5%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
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 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$45,341

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$26,132

Per Capita Income

34.8%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62819 ranks nationally

Buckner, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,341 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.9%

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

What does housing look like?

136

Total Housing Units

111

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.5%
Renter 22.5%

$62,900

Median Home Value

-67% vs state

$1,089

Median Rent

1953

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 62819, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $512,000.

6

Businesses

14

Employees

$512K

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

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ZIP 62819 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 62819 ranks #8 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 62819 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 62819 ranks #7 of 9 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
62822 Christopher, IL 2,574 2.3 mi
62891 Valier, IL 652 2.9 mi
62865 Mulkeytown, IL 2,018 3.5 mi
62825 Coello, IL 203 3.2 mi
62874 Orient, IL 372 4.7 mi
62812 Benton, IL 11,265 5.5 mi
62999 Zeigler, IL 1,829 6.4 mi
62841 Freeman Spur, IL 98 8.3 mi
62884 Sesser, IL 2,940 7.4 mi
62983 Royalton, IL 1,504 7.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

62896 standard
West Frankfort, IL
Pop: 12,626
62812 standard
Benton, IL
Pop: 11,265
62884 standard
Sesser, IL
Pop: 2,940
62890 standard
Thompsonville, IL
Pop: 2,882
62822 standard
Christopher, IL
Pop: 2,574
62865 standard
Mulkeytown, IL
Pop: 2,018

Related Areas

Franklin County Buckner, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62819 in? ▼
ZIP code 62819 (Buckner) is located in Franklin County, Illinois. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62819? ▼
ZIP code 62819 in Buckner, IL has a population of 448 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62819? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62819 is $45,341, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62819? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62819 is $62,900, which is 77% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62819? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62819 is White at 96.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62819? ▼
ZIP code 62819 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62819? ▼
In ZIP code 62819, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.9% 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 62819? ▼
In ZIP code 62819, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62819? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62819 is 34.8% 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.