Sesser, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62884
Franklin County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,940
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,679
- Median income Below-median income area
- $97,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sesser pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62884 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62884 covers 81.0 square miles in Sesser, Franklin County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,940 residents on file, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62884 reports a modest median household income of $58,679 (27% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,351. The poverty rate is 18.3%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $97,200 (49% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $724; owner occupancy is 76.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 62884 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 62884
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sesser, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62884.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 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 62884, Sesser, 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
2,940
Population
81.0
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62884?
40.1
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
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?
$58,679
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$28,351
Per Capita Income
18.3%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
33.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62884 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Sesser, 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)
$58,679 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
1,216housing units
1,216
Total Housing Units
1,059
Occupied Units
157
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$97,200
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$724
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 52 business establishments in ZIP 62884, employing approximately 323 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,808,000.
52
Businesses
323
Employees
$12.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 17.3% |
| Construction | 8 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 13.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 9.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.8% |
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 62884 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62812
Benton (62812)
11,265 residents
- 62884 2,940
Sesser (62884)
2,940 residents
- 62822 2,574
Christopher (62822)
2,574 residents
- 62865 2,018
Mulkeytown (62865)
2,018 residents
- 62816 1,306
Bonnie (62816)
1,306 residents
- 62894 1,006
Waltonville (62894)
1,006 residents
- 62891 652
Valier (62891)
652 residents
- 62883 591
Scheller (62883)
591 residents
- 62819 448
Buckner (62819)
448 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62884 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62884 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62883
Scheller (62883)
$104,808 median income
- 62894
Waltonville (62894)
$83,563 median income
- 62865
Mulkeytown (62865)
$67,798 median income
- 62812
Benton (62812)
$60,539 median income
- 62884
Sesser (62884)
$58,679 median income
- 62816
Bonnie (62816)
$53,036 median income
- 62825
Coello (62825)
$48,750 median income
- 62822
Christopher (62822)
$47,770 median income
- 62819
Buckner (62819)
$45,341 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62884 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62891 | Valier, IL | 652 | 4.7 mi |
| 62825 | Coello, IL | 203 | 5.8 mi |
| 62822 | Christopher, IL | 2,574 | 7.2 mi |
| 62865 | Mulkeytown, IL | 2,018 | 7.7 mi |
| 62883 | Scheller, IL | 591 | 6.4 mi |
| 62819 | Buckner, IL | 448 | 7.4 mi |
| 62894 | Waltonville, IL | 1,006 | 8.8 mi |
| 62812 | Benton, IL | 11,265 | 9.6 mi |
| 62816 | Bonnie, IL | 1,306 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62884, 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 (2,940 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 62884 in?
ZIP code 62884 (Sesser) is located in Franklin County, Illinois. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62884?
ZIP code 62884 in Sesser, IL has a population of 2,940 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62884?
The median household income in ZIP 62884 is $58,679, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62884?
The median home value in ZIP 62884 is $97,200, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62884?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62884 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62884?
ZIP code 62884 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 323 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62884?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62884 are: Accommodation and food services (9), Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62884?
In ZIP code 62884, 47.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 62884?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62884 is 33.1 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 62884?
In ZIP code 62884, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62884?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62884 is 18.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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