Grayville, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62844
White County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,083
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,625
- Median income Below-median income area
- $79,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grayville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62844 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62844 covers 114.5 square miles in Grayville, White County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,083 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62844 reports a modest median household income of $47,625 (41% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,084. The poverty rate is 24.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $79,200 (59% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $646; owner occupancy is 72.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in White County, so 62844 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 62844
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grayville, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62844.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62844, Grayville, 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
2,083
Population
114.5
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62844?
43.4
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
1.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$47,625
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$27,084
Per Capita Income
24.7%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62844 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Grayville, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$47,625 8th percentile higher than 8% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
914housing units
914
Total Housing Units
822
Occupied Units
92
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$79,200
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$646
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 62844, employing approximately 369 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,890,000.
42
Businesses
369
Employees
$13.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 19.1% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 14.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 11.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.1% |
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 62844 vs 62827 →
ZIP 62844 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62806
Albion (62806)
3,412 residents
- 62844
Grayville (62844)
2,083 residents
- 62827 1,245
Crossville (62827)
1,245 residents
- 62833 383
Ellery (62833)
383 residents
- 47616 364
Griffin (47616)
364 residents
- 62818 330
Browns (62818)
330 residents
- 62811 310
Bellmont (62811)
310 residents
- 62843 100
Golden Gate (62843)
100 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62844 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62844 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47616
Griffin (47616)
$79,375 median income
- 62806
Albion (62806)
$66,776 median income
- 62818
Browns (62818)
$58,523 median income
- 62827
Crossville (62827)
$52,550 median income
- 62811
Bellmont (62811)
$52,083 median income
- 62833
Ellery (62833)
$51,125 median income
- 62844
Grayville (62844)
$47,625 median income
- 62843 $16,020
Golden Gate (62843)
$16,020 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62844 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62844, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,083 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 62844 in?
ZIP code 62844 (Grayville) 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 62844?
ZIP code 62844 in Grayville, IL has a population of 2,083 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62844?
The median household income in ZIP 62844 is $47,625, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62844?
The median home value in ZIP 62844 is $79,200, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62844?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62844 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62844?
ZIP code 62844 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 369 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62844?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62844 are: Accommodation and food services (8), Retail trade (6), Wholesale trade (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62844?
In ZIP code 62844, 46.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% 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 62844?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62844 is 27.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62844?
In ZIP code 62844, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62844?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62844 is 24.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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