| ZIP Code | 62941 |
|---|---|
| City | Grand Chain |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Pulaski County |
| Area Code | 618/730 |
| Elevation | 419 ft |
| Latitude | 37.244528 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.970223 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17153 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.5 yrs ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 8.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| College Grads | 23.4% ▼ 40% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.8% ▼ 84% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 130 (28.7%) |
| Some College | 62 (13.7%) |
| Associates | 155 (34.2%) |
| Bachelors | 71 (15.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 35 (7.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,000 ▼ 34% below avg ↓ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $114,500 ▼ 59% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $780/mo ↓ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 336 |
| Vacant Units | 80 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 336 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 80 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
ZIP code 62941 is located in Grand Chain, Illinois, within Pulaski County. With a population of 588, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.5 years. Economically, 62941 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,000 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62941 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $114,500 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $780 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 13% since 2019.
The population of 62941 is primarily White (79.93%). Residents are less-educated — 23.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.7%. Household income has declined by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62941 stands at 0.8%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 62941 in Grand Chain, IL is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 588 residents, a median household income of $50,000, and a median home value of $114,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.