ZIP Code 62883

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Scheller · Jefferson County · Illinois

Population
591

6/sq mi

Median income
$104,808

▲ 37% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$164,400

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.3%

Median age 40.1

Land area
105.5 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 62883 in Scheller, Illinois has a population of 591. The median household income is $104,808, which is 37% above the national average. Median home value is $164,400, 41% below the US average. 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62883 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 105.5 square miles in Scheller, Jefferson County, Illinois. The area is home to 591 residents, producing a population density of 6 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62883 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62883 sits at $104,808 (31% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $44,745. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $164,400 (14% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 97.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62883 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 62883 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62883, Scheller, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

591

Population

105.5

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62883?

40.1

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.5%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
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?

$104,808

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$44,745

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 44.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%

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

What does housing look like?

239

Total Housing Units

234

Occupied Units

5

Vacant Units

2.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.9%
Renter 2.1%

$164,400

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 62883, employing approximately 13 people with a combined annual payroll of $320,000.

5

Businesses

13

Employees

$320K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 62883 vs 62894 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
62894 Waltonville, IL 1,006 5.3 mi
62884 Sesser, IL 2,940 6.4 mi
62888 Tamaroa, IL 2,135 6.9 mi
62831 Du Bois, IL 573 7.4 mi
62876 Radom, IL 247 9.0 mi
62808 Ashley, IL 1,457 10.4 mi
62891 Valier, IL 652 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62883 in?
ZIP code 62883 (Scheller) is located in Jefferson County, Illinois. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62883?
ZIP code 62883 in Scheller, IL has a population of 591 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62883?
The median household income in ZIP 62883 is $104,808, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62883?
The median home value in ZIP 62883 is $164,400, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62883?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62883 is White at 97.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62883?
ZIP code 62883 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 13 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62883?
In ZIP code 62883, 44.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 62883?
In ZIP code 62883, approximately 97.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Scheller, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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