| ZIP Code | 62818 |
|---|---|
| City | Browns |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Edwards County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 405 ft |
| Latitude | 38.377679 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.967518 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.8 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.17 |
| Below Poverty | 14.1% ▲ 41% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.9% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 98 (35%) |
| Some College | 43 (15.4%) |
| Associates | 47 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 36 (12.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 56 (20%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,875 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $88,800 ▼ 68% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $850/mo ↑ 62% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 178 |
| Vacant Units | 5 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 178 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 5 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
ZIP code 62818 is located in Browns, Illinois, within Edwards County. With a population of 376, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.8 years. Economically, 62818 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,875 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62818 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $88,800 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $850 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 62818 is primarily White (94.68%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.1%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 92%.
Overall, ZIP code 62818 in Browns, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 376 residents, a median household income of $60,875, and a median home value of $88,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.