Wayne City, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62895
Wayne County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,022
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,131
- Median income Below-median income area
- $117,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wayne City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62895 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62895 covers 266.1 square miles in Wayne City, Wayne County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,022 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62895 reports a modest median household income of $51,131 (36% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,589. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $117,800 (39% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $688; owner occupancy is 79.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 62895 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 62895
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wayne City, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62895.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 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 62895, Wayne City, 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
2,022
Population
266.1
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62895?
51.6
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
0.0%
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?
$51,131
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$30,589
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62895 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Wayne City, 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)
$51,131 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
945housing units
945
Total Housing Units
895
Occupied Units
50
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$117,800
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$688
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 62895, employing approximately 223 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,010,000.
44
Businesses
223
Employees
$8.0M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 25.0% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 15.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 3 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.8% |
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 62895 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62895
Wayne City (62895)
2,022 residents
- 62828
Dahlgren (62828)
1,426 residents
- 62886 440
Sims (62886)
440 residents
- 62851 329
Keenes (62851)
329 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62895 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62895 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62851
Keenes (62851)
$96,728 median income
- 62828
Dahlgren (62828)
$70,583 median income
- 62886
Sims (62886)
$61,250 median income
- 62895
Wayne City (62895)
$51,131 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62895 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62895, 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 (2,022 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 62895 in?
ZIP code 62895 (Wayne City) is located in Wayne County, Illinois. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62895?
ZIP code 62895 in Wayne City, IL has a population of 2,022 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62895?
The median household income in ZIP 62895 is $51,131, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62895?
The median home value in ZIP 62895 is $117,800, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62895?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62895 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62895?
ZIP code 62895 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 223 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62895?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62895 are: Other services (except public administration) (11), Retail trade (7), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62895?
In ZIP code 62895, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 62895?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62895 is 26.7 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 62895?
In ZIP code 62895, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62895?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62895 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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