PlainZIP

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
$52,550
Median income
$100,000
Median home value
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $28,487. The poverty rate stands at 22.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. The typical home here is valued at $100,000 (48% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 74.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing White County, so you can benchmark 62827 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 62827

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crossville, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62827.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 62827?

45.3

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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

$28,487

Per Capita Income

22.4%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62827 ranks nationally

Crossville, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,550 18th percentile higher than 18% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

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

What does housing look like?

513

Total Housing Units

475

Occupied Units

38

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$100,000

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62827 ranks #4 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 62827 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 62827 ranks #4 of 6 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
62844 Grayville, IL 2,083 6.2 mi
62861 Maunie, IL 128 9.5 mi
62821 Carmi, IL 7,657 8.2 mi
47631 New Harmony, IN 2,042 8.6 mi
47616 Griffin, IN 364 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in White County

62821 standard
Carmi, IL
Pop: 7,657
62869 standard
Norris City, IL
Pop: 2,682
62844 standard
Grayville, IL
Pop: 2,083
62835 standard
Enfield, IL
Pop: 1,152
62862 standard
Mill Shoals, IL
Pop: 364
62887 standard
Springerton, IL
Pop: 295

Related Areas

White County Crossville, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.