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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
$51,131
Median income
$117,800
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $30,589. Poverty here runs at 11.8%, with unemployment measured at 1.9%. The typical home here is valued at $117,800 (39% below the state average); renters pay a median of $688 monthly, and 79.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wayne County, letting you compare 62895 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 62895?

51.6

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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

$30,589

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62895 ranks nationally

Wayne City, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,131 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

945

Total Housing Units

895

Occupied Units

50

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.3%
Renter 20.7%

$117,800

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 62895 vs 62886 →

ZIP 62895 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 62895 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62895 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 62895 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
62886 Sims, IL 440 4.9 mi
62828 Dahlgren, IL 1,426 8.3 mi
62851 Keenes, IL 329 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

62837 standard
Fairfield, IL
Pop: 8,867
62823 standard
Cisne, IL
Pop: 1,691
62842 standard
Geff, IL
Pop: 835
62886 standard
Sims, IL
Pop: 440
62446 standard
Mount Erie, IL
Pop: 414
62878 standard
Rinard, IL
Pop: 410

Related Areas

Wayne County Wayne City, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.