PlainZIP

Enfield, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62835

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

1,152
6/sq mi
$49,628
Median income
$103,600
Median home value
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62835 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62835 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Enfield, White County, Illinois, home to just 1,152 residents across 188.9 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62835 reports a modest median household income of $49,628 (38% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $28,731. Local economic indicators show a 7.6% poverty rate alongside 2.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $103,600 (46% below the state average), median rent at $664 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.5%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 62835 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in White County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 62835, Enfield, 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

1,152

Population

188.9

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62835?

49.7

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$49,628

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$28,731

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62835 ranks nationally

Enfield, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,628 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.4%

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

What does housing look like?

659

Total Housing Units

580

Occupied Units

79

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$103,600

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$664

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 62835, employing approximately 155 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,606,000.

18

Businesses

155

Employees

$5.6M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 4 22.2%
Other services (except public administration) 4 22.2%

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 62835 vs 62887 →

ZIP 62835 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 62835 ranks #2 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 62835 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 62835 ranks #3 of 4 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
62887 Springerton, IL 295 6.0 mi
62862 Mill Shoals, IL 364 7.7 mi
62869 Norris City, IL 2,682 10.2 mi
62820 Burnt Prairie, IL 162 10.5 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
62827 standard
Crossville, IL
Pop: 1,245
62862 standard
Mill Shoals, IL
Pop: 364
62887 standard
Springerton, IL
Pop: 295

Related Areas

White County Enfield, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62835 in? ▼
ZIP code 62835 (Enfield) 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 62835? ▼
ZIP code 62835 in Enfield, IL has a population of 1,152 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62835? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62835 is $49,628, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62835? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62835 is $103,600, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62835? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62835 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62835? ▼
ZIP code 62835 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 155 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62835? ▼
In ZIP code 62835, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62835? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62835 is 22.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62835? ▼
In ZIP code 62835, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62835? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62835 is 7.6% 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.