| ZIP Code | 62833 |
|---|---|
| City | Ellery |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Edwards County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 505 ft |
| Latitude | 38.340234 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.167646 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17191 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.8 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 33.2% ▲ 232% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 80 (43%) |
| Some College | 7 (3.8%) |
| Associates | 24 (12.9%) |
| Bachelors | 39 (21%) |
| Graduate Degree | 36 (19.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $52,344 ▼ 31% below avg ↓ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 185 |
| Vacant Units | 70 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 185 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 70 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
ZIP code 62833 is located in Ellery, Illinois, within Edwards County. With a population of 274, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.8 years. Economically, 62833 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $52,344 is below the national average.
The population of 62833 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are well-educated — 40.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 33.2%. Household income has declined by 35% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 30% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 62833 in Ellery, IL is characterized as working-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.