ZIP Code 62887

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Springerton · White County · Illinois

Population
295

5/sq mi

Median income
$29,135

▼ 62% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$63,900

▼ 77% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.2%

Median age 42.8

Land area
59.0 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 62887 in Springerton, Illinois has a population of 295. The median household income is $29,135, which is 62% below the national average. Median home value is $63,900, 77% below the US average. 13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62887 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 59.0 square miles in Springerton, White County, Illinois. The area is home to 295 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 62887 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62887 sits at $29,135 (64% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $25,789. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $63,900 (67% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 84.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62887 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing White County, so you can benchmark 62887 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 62887, Springerton, 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

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

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

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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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Springerton, 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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