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Grand Chain, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62941

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

808
9/sq mi
$47,500
Median income
$139,400
Median home value
10.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62941 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62941 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grand Chain, Pulaski County, Illinois, home to just 808 residents across 87.8 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62941 reports a modest median household income of $47,500 (41% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $32,241. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.4%. Housing costs here run $139,400 for a typical home value (27% below the state average), with rent averaging $734 a month; 83.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.8, and the average commute is -. To put 62941 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Pulaski 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 62941, Grand Chain, 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

808

Population

87.8

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62941?

55.8

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 81.5%
African American 8.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

$47,500

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$32,241

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62941 ranks nationally

Grand Chain, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,500 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 32.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.6%

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

What does housing look like?

381

Total Housing Units

306

Occupied Units

75

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.0%
Renter 17.0%

$139,400

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$734

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 62941, employing approximately 74 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,393,000.

7

Businesses

74

Employees

$6.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 42.9%

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 62941 vs 62956 →

ZIP 62941 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 62941 ranks #4 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 62941 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 62941 ranks #7 of 9 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
62956 Karnak, IL 869 3.2 mi
42022 Bandana, KY 104 7.1 mi
62923 Cypress, IL 518 7.1 mi
42056 La Center, KY 1,982 9.2 mi
62970 Olmsted, IL 639 6.9 mi
62953 Joppa, IL 360 7.6 mi
62908 Belknap, IL 467 7.7 mi
42053 Kevil, KY 4,931 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pulaski County

62964 standard
Mounds, IL
Pop: 1,456
62992 standard
Ullin, IL
Pop: 1,032
62956 standard
Karnak, IL
Pop: 869
62970 standard
Olmsted, IL
Pop: 639
62963 standard
Mound City, IL
Pop: 611
62996 standard
Villa Ridge, IL
Pop: 535

Related Areas

Pulaski County Grand Chain, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62941 in? ▼
ZIP code 62941 (Grand Chain) is located in Pulaski County, Illinois. Pulaski County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pulaski-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62941? ▼
ZIP code 62941 in Grand Chain, IL has a population of 808 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62941? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62941 is $47,500, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62941? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62941 is $139,400, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62941? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62941 is White at 81.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62941? ▼
ZIP code 62941 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 74 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62941? ▼
In ZIP code 62941, 32.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.6% 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 62941? ▼
In ZIP code 62941, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62941? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62941 is 12.4% 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.