Zip code 62827: Crossville, Illinois

Q: What city is zip code 62827?

62827 is assigned to Crossville, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 62827 in?

62827 is in White County, Illinois.

Q: What is the population of 62827?

About 1,147 people live in 62827, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 62827?

The median household income in 62827 is $52,550.

Q: What zip codes are near 62827?

The closest zip codes to 62827 are 62844, 62821, 47616, 47631, 62861.

Residential delivery areaWhite CountyCentral Time

Population

1,147

Median household income

$53K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$100K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

66 sq mi

17 people/sq mi

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

About 62827

62827 is a rural zip code in Crossville, Illinois (White County), covering 66 sq mi of land. About 1,147 people live here, or 17 per square mile. The median resident is 45.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $52,550 a year, 35% below the national median of $80,734. 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $100,000, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.8 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; construction and repair; and management.

How 62827 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans12%
94th
U.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%117th of 1,342 in IL
Poverty rate22.4%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%114th of 1,339 in IL
Median age45.3
87th
U.S. 38.9 · IL 39399th of 1,342 in IL
Average commute30.8 min
78th
U.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min321st of 1,317 in IL
Homeownership rate74.9%
66th
U.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%928th of 1,338 in IL
Income inequality (Gini)0.452
64th
U.S. 0.483 · IL 0.481274th of 1,336 in IL
Uninsured rate7.8%
58th
U.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%279th of 1,341 in IL
Residents under 1822.8%
57th
U.S. 22% · IL 21.8%599th of 1,342 in IL
Housing vacancy7.4%
56th
U.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%764th of 1,338 in IL
Residents 65 and older15.8%
44th
U.S. 17.2% · IL 17%1,017th of 1,342 in IL
Government workers12.5%
40th
U.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%794th of 1,340 in IL
Median earnings per worker$40,987
24th
U.S. $49,666 · IL $51,8951,025th of 1,336 in IL
Healthcare workers7.7%
23rd
U.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%934th of 1,340 in IL
Work from home7.8%
21st
U.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%762nd of 1,339 in IL
Rent-burdened renters41.3%
19th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%653rd of 1,291 in IL
Per capita income$28,487
15th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · IL $46,4061,164th of 1,341 in IL
Median household income$52,550
11th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IL $83,3901,162nd of 1,316 in IL
Bachelor's degree or higher15.6%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%987th of 1,340 in IL
Diversity index15.5
8th
U.S. 61.4 · IL 60.5756th of 1,342 in IL
Self-employed workers5.8%
8th
U.S. 10% · IL 8.8%1,075th of 1,340 in IL
Tech workers0.6%
7th
U.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%889th of 1,340 in IL
Foreign-born residents0.5%
3rd
U.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%961st of 1,342 in IL
Population density17/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi1,092nd of 1,342 in IL
Median home value$100,000
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · IL $263,3001,079th of 1,311 in IL
Unemployment rate1.1%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%1,196th of 1,340 in IL
Population1,147
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,798866th of 1,342 in IL
Broadband access70.9%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%1,284th of 1,338 in IL

Measure	62827	White	IL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IL
Veterans	12%	8.5%	4.8%	6.2%	94th	117th of 1,342
Poverty rateWeakness	22.4%	16.4%	11.8%	12.5%	89th	114th of 1,339
Median age	45.3	44.3	39	38.9	87th	399th of 1,342
Average commute	30.8 min	24.4 min	27.8 min	26.4 min	78th	321st of 1,317
Homeownership rate	74.9%	77.1%	67.1%	65.2%	66th	928th of 1,338
Income inequality (Gini)	0.452	0.454	0.481	0.483	64th	274th of 1,336
Uninsured rate	7.8%	4.9%	6.9%	8.4%	58th	279th of 1,341
Residents under 18	22.8%	21.7%	21.8%	22%	57th	599th of 1,342
Housing vacancy	7.4%	15.7%	7.7%	10.1%	56th	764th of 1,338
Residents 65 and older	15.8%	23.4%	17%	17.2%	44th	1,017th of 1,342
Government workers	12.5%	13.5%	13.3%	14.5%	40th	794th of 1,340
Median earnings per worker	$40,987	$40,515	$51,895	$49,666	24th	1,025th of 1,336
Healthcare workers	7.7%	9.9%	9.5%	9.7%	23rd	934th of 1,340
Work from home	7.8%	5.8%	15.9%	15.1%	21st	762nd of 1,339
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	41.3%	40.7%	47.9%	51.1%	19th	653rd of 1,291
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,487	$30,898	$46,406	$44,673	15th	1,164th of 1,341
Median household incomeWeakness	$52,550	$54,813	$83,390	$80,734	11th	1,162nd of 1,316
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.6%	18.3%	37.8%	35.7%	11th	987th of 1,340
Diversity index	15.5	9.2	60.5	61.4	8th	756th of 1,342
Self-employed workers	5.8%	8.1%	8.8%	10%	8th	1,075th of 1,340
Tech workers	0.6%	0.6%	3.8%	3.8%	7th	889th of 1,340
Foreign-born residents	0.5%	0.6%	14.7%	14.1%	3rd	961st of 1,342
Population density	17/sq mi	28/sq mi	229/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	1,092nd of 1,342
Median home value	$100,000	$108,100	$263,300	$332,700	2nd	1,079th of 1,311
Unemployment rateStrength	1.1%	4%	5.8%	5.2%	2nd	1,196th of 1,340
Population	1,147	13,619	12,694,798	334,922,499	1st	866th of 1,342
Broadband accessWeakness	70.9%	78.6%	90.8%	91%	1st	1,284th of 1,338

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

12%

25–34

10%

35–44

13%

45–54

22%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

45.3

Under 18

22.8%

65 and over

15.8%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black0.3%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

15.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

56.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 475
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 60.8%
Married couples: 48%
Living alone: 32.6%
Veterans (of adults): 12%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

28%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

62827

$52,550

White Co.

$54,813

Illinois

$83,390

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,487

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

22.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.452

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

62827

$100,000

White Co.

$108,100

Illinois

$263,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

62827

—

White Co.

$719

Illinois

$1,274

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

72%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.6%

20+ units

0.6%

Mobile home

18%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 513
Owner-occupied: 74.9%
Vacant: 7.4%
Median year built: 1957
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 41.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 6.5%
Home value to income: 1.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

26%

20–29

17%

30–44

45–59

27%

60+

13%

Average commute

30.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

22%

Construction and repair

13%

Management

11%

Education

Office and admin

Production

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Police and fire

Sales

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Business and finance

0.8%

Engineering and science

0.8%

Computer and math

0.6%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

14%

Agriculture and mining

14%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Education

12%

Manufacturing

11%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Retail

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Other services

Professional and technical services

Information

0.9%

Arts and recreation

0.8%

Wholesale

0.6%

Median earnings per worker

$40,987

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

15.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	62827	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$64,000	$74,888
Service	$11,750	$26,804
Sales and office	$16,500	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$36,667	$49,199
Production and transportation	$52,303	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

39%

Some college

18%

Associate's

18%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.5%
Households with broadband: 70.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 55.6%
No internet access: 23.2%
Without health insurance: 7.8%
Limited-English households: 0.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Crossville
State: Illinois
County: White County
Center point: 38.1707° N, 88.0477° W
Land area: 66 sq mi
Water area: 1.4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 62827

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
62844	Grayville, IL	5.6 mi	1,937	$47,625	$79,200
62821	Carmi, IL	8.2 mi	6,668	$55,367	$116,300
47616	Griffin, IN	8.6 mi	232	$79,375	$122,900
47631	New Harmony, IN	9 mi	2,148	$66,058	$197,100
62861	Maunie, IL	9.4 mi	57	$31,250	$18,800
62820	Burnt Prairie, IL	12 mi	96	—	—
62833	Ellery, IL	13 mi	280	$51,125	$131,000
62834	Emma, IL · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
62862	Mill Shoals, IL	14 mi	244	$59,125	$68,800
47633	Poseyville, IN	14 mi	2,602	$68,971	$156,300
62818	Browns, IL	15 mi	409	$58,523	$91,900
62806	Albion, IL	15 mi	3,436	$66,776	$120,800

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Questions about 62827

What city is zip code 62827?

62827 is assigned to Crossville, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 62827 in?

62827 is in White County, Illinois.

What is the population of 62827?

About 1,147 people live in 62827, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 62827 in?

62827 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 62827?

The median household income in 62827 is $52,550.

What zip codes are near 62827?

The closest zip codes to 62827 are 62844, 62821, 47616, 47631, 62861.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62827, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.