| ZIP Code | 62028 |
|---|---|
| City | Elsah |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Jersey County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 555 ft |
| Latitude | 38.958193 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.354834 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17083 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 21.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.77 |
| Below Poverty | 8.1% ▼ 19% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.8% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.5% ▲ 54% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 118 (27.8%) |
| Some College | 34 (8%) |
| Associates | 87 (20.5%) |
| Bachelors | 28 (6.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 158 (37.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,656 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $167,600 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 463 |
| Vacant Units | 175 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.77 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 463 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 175 |
| Owner Occupied | 51.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 49.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.77 |
ZIP code 62028 is located in Elsah, Illinois, within Jersey County. With a population of 1,098, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 21.9 years. Economically, 62028 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,656 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62028 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $167,600 is below the national average. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (51.0%) and renters (49.0%). Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 62028 is primarily White (80.42%). Residents are well-educated — 43.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.1%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62028 stands at 7.5%, which is significantly above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 44%.
Overall, ZIP code 62028 in Elsah, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a young community. With 1,098 residents, a median household income of $62,656, and a median home value of $167,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.