ZIP Code 62833

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Ellery · Wayne County · Illinois

Population
383

3/sq mi

Median income
$51,125

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$131,000

▼ 53% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.9%

Median age 37.1

Land area
119.7 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 62833 in Ellery, Illinois has a population of 383. The median household income is $51,125, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $131,000, 53% below the US average. 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62833 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 119.7 square miles in Ellery, Wayne County, Illinois. The area is home to 383 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 62833 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62833 sits at $51,125 (36% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $25,545. The poverty rate stands at 39.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $131,000 (32% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62833 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 62833 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 62833, Ellery, 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

383

Population

119.7

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62833?

37.1

Median Age

76.1%

Male

23.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

$51,125

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$25,545

Per Capita Income

39.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

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

What does housing look like?

186

Total Housing Units

117

Occupied Units

69

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$131,000

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 62833, employing approximately 7 people with a combined annual payroll of $349,000.

4

Businesses

7

Employees

$349K

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 62833 vs 62843 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
62843 Golden Gate, IL 100 2.4 mi
62806 Albion, IL 3,412 4.9 mi
62820 Burnt Prairie, IL 162 9.1 mi
62446 Mount Erie, IL 414 9.9 mi
62844 Grayville, IL 2,083 9.4 mi
62862 Mill Shoals, IL 364 12.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62833 in?
ZIP code 62833 (Ellery) is located in Wayne County, Illinois. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62833?
ZIP code 62833 in Ellery, IL has a population of 383 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62833?
The median household income in ZIP 62833 is $51,125, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62833?
The median home value in ZIP 62833 is $131,000, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62833?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62833 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62833?
ZIP code 62833 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 7 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62833?
In ZIP code 62833, 71.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% 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 62833?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62833 is 39.3% 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 Ellery, 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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