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 High-density area
- $47,770
- Median income Below-median income area
- $67,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 3rd 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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,713. The poverty rate is 20.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $67,600 (65% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $725; owner occupancy is 72.5%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 62822 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 62822?
44.7
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
0.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$27,713
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62822 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Christopher, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$47,770 8th percentile higher than 8% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,509housing units
1,509
Total Housing Units
1,256
Occupied Units
253
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$67,600
Median Home Value
-65% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 62812
Benton (62812)
11,265 residents
- 62884 2,940
Sesser (62884)
2,940 residents
- 62822 2,574
Christopher (62822)
2,574 residents
- 62865 2,018
Mulkeytown (62865)
2,018 residents
- 62999 1,829
Zeigler (62999)
1,829 residents
- 62983 1,504
Royalton (62983)
1,504 residents
- 62891 652
Valier (62891)
652 residents
- 62819 448
Buckner (62819)
448 residents
- 62874 372
Orient (62874)
372 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62822 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62822 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62865
Mulkeytown (62865)
$67,798 median income
- 62812
Benton (62812)
$60,539 median income
- 62884
Sesser (62884)
$58,679 median income
- 62983
Royalton (62983)
$57,667 median income
- 62825
Coello (62825)
$48,750 median income
- 62822
Christopher (62822)
$47,770 median income
- 62819
Buckner (62819)
$45,341 median income
- 62999
Zeigler (62999)
$41,553 median income
- 62874
Orient (62874)
$40,625 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62822, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,574 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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