PlainZIP

Freeman Spur, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62841

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

98
386/sq mi
$31,750
Median income
$60,600
Median home value
12.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Freeman Spur pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
386
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62841 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62841 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Freeman Spur, Williamson County, Illinois, home to just 98 residents across 0.3 square miles, a density of 386 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62841 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,750 (60% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $24,656. Poverty here runs at 23.7%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. Median home value sits at $60,600 (68% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 96.2%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62841, plus 6 more within Williamson County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

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 62841, Freeman Spur, 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

98

Population

0.3

Area (sq mi)

386

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62841?

42.6

Median Age

64.4%

Male

35.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 5.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
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?

$31,750

Median Household Income

-60% vs state

$24,656

Per Capita Income

23.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62841 ranks nationally

Freeman Spur, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,750 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

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

What does housing look like?

57

Total Housing Units

53

Occupied Units

4

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.2%
Renter 3.8%

$60,600

Median Home Value

-68% vs state

1961

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 62841 vs 62948 →

ZIP 62841 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 62841 ranks #0 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 62841 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 62841 ranks #null of 9 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
62948 Herrin, IL 12,865 3.3 mi
62874 Orient, IL 372 4.4 mi
62999 Zeigler, IL 1,829 3.6 mi
62951 Johnston City, IL 5,352 4.6 mi
62933 Energy, IL 1,230 6.1 mi
62896 West Frankfort, IL 12,626 5.1 mi
62819 Buckner, IL 448 8.3 mi
62921 Colp, IL 375 6.1 mi
62918 Carterville, IL 9,793 6.8 mi
62983 Royalton, IL 1,504 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Williamson County

62959 standard
Marion, IL
Pop: 26,948
62948 standard
Herrin, IL
Pop: 12,865
62918 standard
Carterville, IL
Pop: 9,793
62951 standard
Johnston City, IL
Pop: 5,352
62922 standard
Creal Springs, IL
Pop: 3,119
62974 standard
Pittsburg, IL
Pop: 1,401

Related Areas

Williamson County Freeman Spur, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62841 in? ▼
ZIP code 62841 (Freeman Spur) is located in Williamson County, Illinois. Williamson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/williamson-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62841? ▼
ZIP code 62841 in Freeman Spur, IL has a population of 98 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62841? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62841 is $31,750, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62841? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62841 is $60,600, which is 78% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62841? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62841 is White at 92.4%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62841? ▼
In ZIP code 62841, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% 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 62841? ▼
In ZIP code 62841, approximately 96.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62841? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62841 is 23.7% 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.