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Royalton, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62983

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

1,504
29/sq mi
$57,667
Median income
$77,700
Median home value
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Royalton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62983 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62983 covers 52.2 square miles in Royalton, Franklin County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,504 residents on file, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62983 reports a modest median household income of $57,667 (28% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $29,460. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. Median home value sits at $77,700 (60% below the state average), median rent at $906 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Franklin County, letting you compare 62983 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 →

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 62983, Royalton, 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

1,504

Population

52.2

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62983?

41.4

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$57,667

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$29,460

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62983 ranks nationally

Royalton, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,667 25th percentile higher than 25% 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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%

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

What does housing look like?

780

Total Housing Units

730

Occupied Units

50

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.1%
Renter 24.9%

$77,700

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$906

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 62983, employing approximately 80 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,836,000.

15

Businesses

80

Employees

$1.8M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 33.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 20.0%

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 62983 vs 62999 →

ZIP 62983 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 62983 ranks #6 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 62983 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 62983 ranks #3 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
62999 Zeigler, IL 1,829 3.6 mi
62932 Elkville, IL 1,592 5.3 mi
62949 Hurst, IL 810 5.5 mi
62865 Mulkeytown, IL 2,018 5.1 mi
62915 Cambria, IL 321 8.4 mi
62822 Christopher, IL 2,574 6.0 mi
62921 Colp, IL 375 7.4 mi
62825 Coello, IL 203 7.0 mi
62918 Carterville, IL 9,793 8.1 mi
62927 Dowell, IL 367 7.1 mi

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Pop: 12,626
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Pop: 11,265
62884 standard
Sesser, IL
Pop: 2,940
62890 standard
Thompsonville, IL
Pop: 2,882
62822 standard
Christopher, IL
Pop: 2,574
62865 standard
Mulkeytown, IL
Pop: 2,018

Related Areas

Franklin County Royalton, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62983 in? ▼
ZIP code 62983 (Royalton) 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 62983? ▼
ZIP code 62983 in Royalton, IL has a population of 1,504 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62983? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62983 is $57,667, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62983? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62983 is $77,700, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62983? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62983 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62983? ▼
ZIP code 62983 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 80 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62983? ▼
In ZIP code 62983, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% 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 62983? ▼
In ZIP code 62983, approximately 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62983? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62983 is 7.7% 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.