PlainZIP

Flora, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62839

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

6,718
35/sq mi
$53,685
Median income
$84,300
Median home value
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
35
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62839 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62839 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Flora, Clay County, Illinois, home to 6,718 residents across 189.8 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62839 reports a modest median household income of $53,685 (33% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $33,290. The poverty rate stands at 15.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. The typical home here is valued at $84,300 (56% below the state average); renters pay a median of $745 monthly, and 80.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is -. To put 62839 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Clay 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 62839

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Flora, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62839.

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 62839, Flora, 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

6,718

Population

189.8

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62839?

39.0

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$53,685

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$33,290

Per Capita Income

15.8%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62839 ranks nationally

Flora, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,685 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 51.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,972

Total Housing Units

2,550

Occupied Units

422

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.8%
Renter 19.2%

$84,300

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$745

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 177 business establishments in ZIP 62839, employing approximately 3,815 people with a combined annual payroll of $221,039,000.

177

Businesses

3,815

Employees

$221.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 35 19.8%
Other services (except public administration) 27 15.3%
Retail trade 26 14.7%
Accommodation and food services 17 9.6%
Finance and insurance 13 7.3%
Manufacturing 10 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 2.8%
Wholesale trade 5 2.8%
Construction 4 2.3%
Information 4 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.7%

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 62839 vs 62878 →

ZIP 62839 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 62839 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62839 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 62839 ranks #5 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
62878 Rinard, IL 410 6.0 mi
62858 Louisville, IL 2,981 10.3 mi
62899 Xenia, IL 1,612 8.2 mi
62823 Cisne, IL 1,691 10.6 mi
62879 Sailor Springs, IL 85 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clay County

62858 standard
Louisville, IL
Pop: 2,981
62824 standard
Clay City, IL
Pop: 1,761
62899 standard
Xenia, IL
Pop: 1,612
62434 standard
Ingraham, IL
Pop: 330
62879 standard
Sailor Springs, IL
Pop: 85

Related Areas

Clay County Flora, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62839 in? ▼
ZIP code 62839 (Flora) is located in Clay County, Illinois. Clay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clay-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62839? ▼
ZIP code 62839 in Flora, IL has a population of 6,718 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62839? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62839 is $53,685, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62839? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62839 is $84,300, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62839? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62839 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62839? ▼
ZIP code 62839 has 177 business establishments employing approximately 3,815 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62839? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62839 are: Health care and social assistance (35), Other services (except public administration) (27), Retail trade (26). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62839? ▼
In ZIP code 62839, 51.6% 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 percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62839? ▼
In ZIP code 62839, approximately 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62839? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62839 is 15.8% 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.