ZIP Code 62891

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Valier · Franklin County · Illinois

Population
652

334/sq mi

Median income
$27,344

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$78,500

▼ 72% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
7.1%

Median age 41.1

Land area
2.0 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 62891 in Valier, Illinois has a population of 652. The median household income is $27,344, which is 64% below the national average. Median home value is $78,500, 72% below the US average. 7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62891 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.0 square miles in Valier, Franklin County, Illinois. The area is home to 652 residents, producing a population density of 334 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 62891 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62891 sits at $27,344 (66% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $26,783. The poverty rate stands at 33.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is $78,500 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $1,144 per month, and 80.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62891 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 62891 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 62891, Valier, 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

652

Population

2.0

Area (sq mi)

334

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62891?

41.1

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
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?

$27,344

Median Household Income

-66% vs state

$26,783

Per Capita Income

33.3%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.1%

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

What does housing look like?

291

Total Housing Units

260

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$78,500

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$1,144

Median Rent

1947

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
62825 Coello, IL 203 1.8 mi
62822 Christopher, IL 2,574 2.7 mi
62819 Buckner, IL 448 2.9 mi
62865 Mulkeytown, IL 2,018 3.6 mi
62884 Sesser, IL 2,940 4.7 mi
62999 Zeigler, IL 1,829 8.5 mi
62812 Benton, IL 11,265 7.0 mi
62874 Orient, IL 372 7.6 mi
62983 Royalton, IL 1,504 8.6 mi
62883 Scheller, IL 591 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62891 in?
ZIP code 62891 (Valier) 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 62891?
ZIP code 62891 in Valier, IL has a population of 652 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62891?
The median household income in ZIP 62891 is $27,344, which is 64% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62891?
The median home value in ZIP 62891 is $78,500, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62891?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62891 is White at 94.9%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62891?
In ZIP code 62891, 43.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.1% 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 62891?
In ZIP code 62891, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62891?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62891 is 33.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Valier, 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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