Crossville, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62827
White County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,245
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $52,550
- Median income Below-median income area
- $100,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Crossville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62827 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62827 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Crossville, White County, Illinois, home to just 1,245 residents across 168.2 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62827 reports a modest median household income of $52,550 (34% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,487. The poverty rate is 22.4%, 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 $100,000 (48% below the average Illinois ZIP); owner occupancy is 74.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in White County, so 62827 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 62827
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crossville, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62827.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 62827, Crossville, 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
1,245
Population
168.2
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62827?
45.3
Median Age
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Female
0.5%
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?
$52,550
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$28,487
Per Capita Income
22.4%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62827 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Crossville, 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)
$52,550 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
513housing units
513
Total Housing Units
475
Occupied Units
38
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$100,000
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 62827, employing approximately 140 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,266,000.
22
Businesses
140
Employees
$7.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 22.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 18.2% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 18.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 13.6% |
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 62827 vs 62844 →
ZIP 62827 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62821
Carmi (62821)
7,657 residents
- 62844 2,083
Grayville (62844)
2,083 residents
- 47631 2,042
New Harmony (47631)
2,042 residents
- 62827 1,245
Crossville (62827)
1,245 residents
- 47616 364
Griffin (47616)
364 residents
- 62861 128
Maunie (62861)
128 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62827 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62827 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47616
Griffin (47616)
$79,375 median income
- 47631
New Harmony (47631)
$66,058 median income
- 62821
Carmi (62821)
$55,367 median income
- 62827
Crossville (62827)
$52,550 median income
- 62844
Grayville (62844)
$47,625 median income
- 62861 $31,250
Maunie (62861)
$31,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62827 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62827, 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 (1,245 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 62827 in?
ZIP code 62827 (Crossville) 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 62827?
ZIP code 62827 in Crossville, IL has a population of 1,245 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62827?
The median household income in ZIP 62827 is $52,550, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62827?
The median home value in ZIP 62827 is $100,000, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62827?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62827 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62827?
ZIP code 62827 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 140 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62827?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62827 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (4), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62827?
In ZIP code 62827, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 62827?
In ZIP code 62827, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62827?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62827 is 22.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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