Zip code 62427: Flat Rock, Illinois

Q: What city is zip code 62427?

62427 is assigned to Flat Rock, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 62427 in?

62427 is mostly in Crawford County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 62427?

About 1,730 people live in 62427, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 62427?

The median household income in 62427 is $81,250.

Q: What zip codes are near 62427?

The closest zip codes to 62427 are 62451, 62439, 62454, 47561, 62464.

Residential delivery areaCrawford CountyCentral Time

Population

1,730

Median household income

$81K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$161K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

84 sq mi

21 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 62427

62427 is a rural zip code in Flat Rock, Illinois (Crawford County), covering 84 sq mi of land. About 1,730 people live here, or 21 per square mile. The median resident is 43.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $81,250 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $160,700, or 2.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 94% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.9 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and police and fire protection.

How 62427 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate94.3%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%102nd of 1,338 in IL
Government workers28.2%
97th
U.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%74th of 1,340 in IL
Residents 65 and older24.7%
91st
U.S. 17.2% · IL 17%262nd of 1,342 in IL
Average commute33.9 min
89th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min143rd of 1,317 in IL
Veterans9.4%
87th
U.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%262nd of 1,342 in IL
Median age43.8
81st
U.S. 38.9 · IL 39502nd of 1,342 in IL
Residents under 1823.8%
65th
U.S. 22% · IL 21.8%475th of 1,342 in IL
Median earnings per worker$49,837
55th
U.S. $49,666 · IL $51,895526th of 1,336 in IL
Median household income$81,250
52nd
U.S. $80,734 · IL $83,390530th of 1,316 in IL
Per capita income$39,000
47th
U.S. $44,673 · IL $46,406592nd of 1,341 in IL
Housing vacancy5.8%
42nd
U.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%904th of 1,338 in IL
Uninsured rate5.1%
34th
U.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%553rd of 1,341 in IL
Self-employed workers7.3%
23rd
U.S. 10% · IL 8.8%878th of 1,340 in IL
Income inequality (Gini)0.402
22nd
U.S. 0.483 · IL 0.481707th of 1,336 in IL
Poverty rate6.1%
19th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%972nd of 1,339 in IL
Median home value$160,700
12th
U.S. $332,700 · IL $263,300605th of 1,311 in IL
Broadband access84.8%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%984th of 1,338 in IL
Healthcare workers6.3%
10th
U.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%1,090th of 1,340 in IL
Population1,730
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,798717th of 1,342 in IL
Population density21/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi1,009th of 1,342 in IL
Bachelor's degree or higher8.6%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%1,241st of 1,340 in IL
Diversity index5.9
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · IL 60.51,162nd of 1,342 in IL
Work from home1.6%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%1,218th of 1,339 in IL
Unemployment rate0.3%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%1,252nd of 1,340 in IL
Foreign-born residents0.1%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%1,081st of 1,342 in IL
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%1,212th of 1,291 in IL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%1,040th of 1,340 in IL

Measure	62427	Crawford	IL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IL
Homeownership rateStrength	94.3%	81.9%	67.1%	65.2%	99th	102nd of 1,338
Government workers	28.2%	17%	13.3%	14.5%	97th	74th of 1,340
Residents 65 and older	24.7%	19.8%	17%	17.2%	91st	262nd of 1,342
Average commuteWeakness	33.9 min	18.1 min	27.8 min	26.4 min	89th	143rd of 1,317
Veterans	9.4%	7.9%	4.8%	6.2%	87th	262nd of 1,342
Median age	43.8	42.6	39	38.9	81st	502nd of 1,342
Residents under 18	23.8%	20.2%	21.8%	22%	65th	475th of 1,342
Median earnings per worker	$49,837	$45,868	$51,895	$49,666	55th	526th of 1,336
Median household income	$81,250	$71,674	$83,390	$80,734	52nd	530th of 1,316
Per capita income	$39,000	$36,486	$46,406	$44,673	47th	592nd of 1,341
Housing vacancy	5.8%	11.4%	7.7%	10.1%	42nd	904th of 1,338
Uninsured rate	5.1%	5.3%	6.9%	8.4%	34th	553rd of 1,341
Self-employed workers	7.3%	8.5%	8.8%	10%	23rd	878th of 1,340
Income inequality (Gini)	0.402	0.441	0.481	0.483	22nd	707th of 1,336
Poverty rateStrength	6.1%	12.1%	11.8%	12.5%	19th	972nd of 1,339
Median home value	$160,700	$121,100	$263,300	$332,700	12th	605th of 1,311
Broadband accessWeakness	84.8%	88.5%	90.8%	91%	12th	984th of 1,338
Healthcare workers	6.3%	11.4%	9.5%	9.7%	10th	1,090th of 1,340
Population	1,730	18,511	12,694,798	334,922,499	3rd	717th of 1,342
Population density	21/sq mi	42/sq mi	229/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	1,009th of 1,342
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8.6%	20.6%	37.8%	35.7%	2nd	1,241st of 1,340
Diversity index	5.9	18.2	60.5	61.4	2nd	1,162nd of 1,342
Work from home	1.6%	4.7%	15.9%	15.1%	1st	1,218th of 1,339
Unemployment rateStrength	0.3%	3%	5.8%	5.2%	1st	1,252nd of 1,340
Foreign-born residents	0.1%	1.2%	14.7%	14.1%	1st	1,081st of 1,342
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	36.1%	47.9%	51.1%	1st	1,212th of 1,291
Tech workers	0%	0.9%	3.8%	3.8%	1st	1,040th of 1,340

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

17%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

12%

35–44

45–54

18%

55–64

11%

65–74

13%

75+

Median age

43.8

Under 18

23.8%

65 and over

24.7%

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0.6%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

5.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

53.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.1%

Other

Households

Households: 751
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 70%
Married couples: 60.3%
Living alone: 28.4%
Veterans (of adults): 9.4%
Male / female: 41% / 59%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

26%

$150–200k

15%

$200k+

Median household income

62427

$81,250

Crawford Co.

$71,674

Illinois

$83,390

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$39,000

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

6.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

16.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.402

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

62427

$160,700

Crawford Co.

$121,100

Illinois

$263,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

62427

—

Crawford Co.

$811

Illinois

$1,274

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

85%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

15%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 797
Owner-occupied: 94.3%
Vacant: 5.8%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

0.5%

Walked

Bicycle

0.8%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

41%

20–29

21%

30–44

17%

45–59

60+

13%

Average commute

33.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

0.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

46.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

23%

Construction and repair

11%

Police and fire

11%

Management

Education

Office and admin

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Food service

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

0.2%

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Manufacturing

24%

Public administration

16%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Retail

Education

Construction

Wholesale

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Admin, support and management

Other services

0.6%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$49,837

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

28.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	62427	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$42,163	$74,888
Service	$28,958	$26,804
Sales and office	$34,875	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,309	$49,199
Production and transportation	$72,857	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

34%

Some college

30%

Associate's

25%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 98.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
Households with broadband: 84.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 66.2%
No internet access: 12.6%
Without health insurance: 5.1%
Limited-English households: 0.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Flat Rock
State: Illinois
County: Crawford County
Center point: 38.8731° N, 87.6499° W
Land area: 84 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

62427 spans 2 counties

Crawford County76% of land
Lawrence County24% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Flat Rock1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 62427

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
62451	Palestine, IL	7.1 mi	2,055	$63,665	$89,600
62439	Lawrenceville, IL	8.9 mi	7,033	$53,622	$100,600
62454	Robinson, IL	10 mi	10,477	$74,679	$138,200
47561	Oaktown, IN	11 mi	1,442	$45,911	$77,500
62464	Stoy, IL	13 mi	81	$60,625	$79,000
62417	Bridgeport, IL	13 mi	2,848	$54,792	$104,600
47516	Bruceville, IN	14 mi	988	$76,250	$182,300
47861	Merom, IN	15 mi	727	$56,484	$198,800
62466	Sumner, IL	15 mi	4,001	$78,250	$98,700
47838	Carlisle, IN	16 mi	4,089	$61,875	$129,000
62433	Hutsonville, IL	17 mi	1,140	$73,750	$102,500
62449	Oblong, IL	17 mi	2,951	$59,555	$98,800

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Questions about 62427

What city is zip code 62427?

62427 is assigned to Flat Rock, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 62427 in?

62427 is mostly in Crawford County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 62427?

About 1,730 people live in 62427, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 62427 in?

62427 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 62427?

The median household income in 62427 is $81,250.

What zip codes are near 62427?

The closest zip codes to 62427 are 62451, 62439, 62454, 47561, 62464.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62427, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.