ZIP Code 62943

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Grantsburg · Pope County · Illinois

Population
715

7/sq mi

Median income
$83,194

▲ 9% vs US

higher than 66% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$138,600

▼ 50% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.4%

Median age 22.2

Land area
99.3 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 62943 in Grantsburg, Illinois has a population of 715. The median household income is $83,194, which is 9% above the national average. Median home value is $138,600, 50% below the US average. 9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62943 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 99.3 square miles in Grantsburg, Pope County, Illinois. The area is home to 715 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 62943 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62943 sits at $83,194 (4% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $21,035. The poverty rate stands at 2.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $138,600 (28% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 95.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62943 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Pope County, so you can benchmark 62943 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 62943, Grantsburg, 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

715

Population

99.3

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62943?

22.2

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 66.6%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 30.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%

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?

$83,194

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$21,035

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.4%

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

What does housing look like?

155

Total Housing Units

115

Occupied Units

40

Vacant Units

3.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.7%
Renter 4.3%

$138,600

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 62943, employing approximately 27 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,102,000.

5

Businesses

27

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 Code City Population Distance
62985 Simpson, IL 845 7.9 mi
62908 Belknap, IL 467 7.3 mi
62960 Metropolis, IL 11,603 9.2 mi
62995 Vienna, IL 5,284 8.5 mi
62953 Joppa, IL 360 11.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62943 in?
ZIP code 62943 (Grantsburg) is located in Pope County, Illinois. Pope County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pope-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62943?
ZIP code 62943 in Grantsburg, IL has a population of 715 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62943?
The median household income in ZIP 62943 is $83,194, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62943?
The median home value in ZIP 62943 is $138,600, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62943?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62943 is White at 66.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62943?
ZIP code 62943 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 27 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62943?
In ZIP code 62943, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.4% 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 62943?
In ZIP code 62943, approximately 95.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62943?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62943 is 2.5% 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 Grantsburg, IL

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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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