ZIP Code 62820

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Burnt Prairie · White County · Illinois

Population
162

3/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
53.5%

Median age 61.5

Land area
55.9 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 62820 in Burnt Prairie, Illinois has a population of 162. 53.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62820 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 55.9 square miles in Burnt Prairie, White County, Illinois. The area is home to 162 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 62820 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62820 sits at , while per-capita income is $62,103. The poverty rate stands at 30.2% and the unemployment rate at 63.3%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62820 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing White County, so you can benchmark 62820 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 62820, Burnt Prairie, 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

162

Population

55.9

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62820?

61.5

Median Age

44.8%

Male

55.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.9%
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 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$62,103

Per Capita Income

30.2%

Poverty Rate

63.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 84.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.5%

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

What does housing look like?

72

Total Housing Units

57

Occupied Units

15

Vacant Units

1.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1948

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 62820, employing approximately 86 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,522,000.

6

Businesses

86

Employees

$4.5M

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 62820 vs 62862 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
62862 Mill Shoals, IL 364 3.8 mi
62809 Barnhill, IL 142 6.2 mi
62843 Golden Gate, IL 100 9.8 mi
62887 Springerton, IL 295 7.8 mi
62833 Ellery, IL 383 9.1 mi
62835 Enfield, IL 1,152 10.5 mi
62837 Fairfield, IL 8,867 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62820 in?
ZIP code 62820 (Burnt Prairie) is located in White County, Illinois. White County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/white-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62820?
ZIP code 62820 in Burnt Prairie, IL has a population of 162 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62820?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62820 is White at 97.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62820?
ZIP code 62820 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 86 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62820?
In ZIP code 62820, 84.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62820?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62820 is 30.2% 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 Burnt Prairie, 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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