| ZIP Code | 62883 |
|---|---|
| City | Scheller |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 442 ft |
| Latitude | 38.168038 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.104683 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.2 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.5% ▲ 20% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 83 (21.4%) |
| Some College | 71 (18.3%) |
| Associates | 53 (13.7%) |
| Bachelors | 98 (25.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 82 (21.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $112,625 ▲ 48% above avg ↑ 84% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $143,800 ▼ 48% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 242 |
| Vacant Units | 23 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 242 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 23 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
ZIP code 62883 is located in Scheller, Illinois, within Jefferson County. With a population of 599, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.2 years. Economically, 62883 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $112,625 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62883 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $143,800 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 92.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 62883 is primarily White (97.66%). Residents are well-educated — 46.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Household income has grown by 84% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 62883 in Scheller, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 599 residents, a median household income of $112,625, and a median home value of $143,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.