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Christopher, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62822

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

2,574
369/sq mi
$47,770
Median income
$67,600
Median home value
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
369
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62822 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62822 covers 7.0 square miles in Christopher, Franklin County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,574 residents on file, a density of 369 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62822 reports a modest median household income of $47,770 (40% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $27,713. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.7%. The typical home here is valued at $67,600 (65% below the state average); renters pay a median of $725 monthly, and 72.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 62822 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 62822

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Christopher, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62822.

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 62822, Christopher, 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

2,574

Population

7.0

Area (sq mi)

369

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 62822?

44.7

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
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 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$47,770

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$27,713

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62822 ranks nationally

Christopher, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,770 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,509

Total Housing Units

1,256

Occupied Units

253

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$67,600

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$725

Median Rent

1950

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 62822, employing approximately 383 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,904,000.

44

Businesses

383

Employees

$13.9M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 9 20.4%
Retail trade 8 18.2%
Accommodation and food services 8 18.2%
Health care and social assistance 5 11.4%

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 62822 vs 62865 →

ZIP 62822 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 62822 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 62822 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 62822 ranks #6 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
62865 Mulkeytown, IL 2,018 1.3 mi
62825 Coello, IL 203 1.6 mi
62819 Buckner, IL 448 2.3 mi
62891 Valier, IL 652 2.7 mi
62999 Zeigler, IL 1,829 5.9 mi
62884 Sesser, IL 2,940 7.2 mi
62983 Royalton, IL 1,504 6.0 mi
62874 Orient, IL 372 6.0 mi
62812 Benton, IL 11,265 7.7 mi
62841 Freeman Spur, IL 98 8.7 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
62865 standard
Mulkeytown, IL
Pop: 2,018
62999 standard
Zeigler, IL
Pop: 1,829

Related Areas

Franklin County Christopher, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62822 in? ▼
ZIP code 62822 (Christopher) 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 62822? ▼
ZIP code 62822 in Christopher, IL has a population of 2,574 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62822? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62822 is $47,770, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62822? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62822 is $67,600, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62822? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62822 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62822? ▼
ZIP code 62822 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 383 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62822? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62822 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Retail trade (8), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62822? ▼
In ZIP code 62822, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 62822? ▼
In ZIP code 62822, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62822? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62822 is 20.6% 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.