Norris City, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62869
White County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,682
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,159
- Median income Near-median income area
- $119,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Norris City pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62869 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62869 covers 233.2 square miles in Norris City, White County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,682 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62869 reports a modest median household income of $62,159 (22% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,232. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $119,500 (38% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $603; owner occupancy is 77.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in White County, so 62869 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 62869
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norris City, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62869.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 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 62869, Norris City, 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
2,682
Population
233.2
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62869?
37.0
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
0.6%
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?
$62,159
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$28,232
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62869 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Norris City, 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)
$62,159 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
1,190housing units
1,190
Total Housing Units
997
Occupied Units
193
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,500
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$603
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 62869, employing approximately 235 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,044,000.
48
Businesses
235
Employees
$9.0M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 14.6% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 14.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 62869 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62821
Carmi (62821)
7,657 residents
- 62869 2,682
Norris City (62869)
2,682 residents
- 62979 1,230
Ridgway (62979)
1,230 residents
- 62835 1,152
Enfield (62835)
1,152 residents
- 62871 686
Omaha (62871)
686 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62869 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62869 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62871
Omaha (62871)
$107,750 median income
- 62869
Norris City (62869)
$62,159 median income
- 62821
Carmi (62821)
$55,367 median income
- 62979
Ridgway (62979)
$50,625 median income
- 62835
Enfield (62835)
$49,628 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62869 ranks #2 of 5 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 62869, 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 (2,682 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 62869 in?
ZIP code 62869 (Norris City) 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 62869?
ZIP code 62869 in Norris City, IL has a population of 2,682 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62869?
The median household income in ZIP 62869 is $62,159, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62869?
The median home value in ZIP 62869 is $119,500, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62869?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62869 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62869?
ZIP code 62869 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 235 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62869?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62869 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62869?
In ZIP code 62869, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 62869?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62869 is 27.1 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 62869?
In ZIP code 62869, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62869?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62869 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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