PlainZIP

Springerton, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62887

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

295
5/sq mi
$29,135
Median income
$63,900
Median home value
13.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Springerton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62887 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62887 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springerton, White County, Illinois, home to just 295 residents across 59.0 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62887 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $29,135 (64% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $25,789. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.4%. Median home value sits at $63,900 (67% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.3%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is -. To put 62887 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in White County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 62887, Springerton, 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

295

Population

59.0

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62887?

42.8

Median Age

41.3%

Male

58.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 83.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 12.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$29,135

Median Household Income

-64% vs state

$25,789

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62887 ranks nationally

Springerton, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$29,135 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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%

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

What does housing look like?

95

Total Housing Units

51

Occupied Units

44

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%

$63,900

Median Home Value

-67% vs state

1972

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 62887 vs 62862 →

ZIP 62887 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 62887 ranks #3 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 62887 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 62887 ranks #4 of 4 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
62862 Mill Shoals, IL 364 4.0 mi
62809 Barnhill, IL 142 6.4 mi
62835 Enfield, IL 1,152 6.0 mi
62820 Burnt Prairie, IL 162 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in White County

62821 standard
Carmi, IL
Pop: 7,657
62869 standard
Norris City, IL
Pop: 2,682
62844 standard
Grayville, IL
Pop: 2,083
62827 standard
Crossville, IL
Pop: 1,245
62835 standard
Enfield, IL
Pop: 1,152
62862 standard
Mill Shoals, IL
Pop: 364

Related Areas

White County Springerton, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62887 in? ▼
ZIP code 62887 (Springerton) 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 62887? ▼
ZIP code 62887 in Springerton, IL has a population of 295 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62887? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62887 is $29,135, which is 62% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62887? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62887 is $63,900, which is 77% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62887? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62887 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62887? ▼
In ZIP code 62887, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% 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 62887? ▼
In ZIP code 62887, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62887? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62887 is 10.6% 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.