Zip code 62833: Ellery, Illinois

Q: What city is zip code 62833?

62833 is assigned to Ellery, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 62833 in?

62833 is mostly in Wayne County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 62833?

About 280 people live in 62833, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 62833?

The median household income in 62833 is $51,125.

Q: What zip codes are near 62833?

The closest zip codes to 62833 are 62843, 62806, 62820, 62844, 62809.

Residential delivery areaWayne CountyCentral Time

Population

280

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$131K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

37.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

49 sq mi

6 people/sq mi

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

About 62833

62833 is a rural zip code in Ellery, Illinois (Wayne County), covering 49 sq mi of land. About 280 people live here, or 6 per square mile. The median resident is 37.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $51,125 a year, 37% below the national median of $80,734. 39.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $131,000, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; farming, fishing and forestry; and management. 23% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 62833 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 280 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate39.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%17th of 1,339 in IL
Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%7th of 1,338 in IL
Housing vacancy37.1%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%32nd of 1,338 in IL
Self-employed workers23.3%
99th
U.S. 10% · IL 8.8%57th of 1,340 in IL
Residents 65 and older23.6%
89th
U.S. 17.2% · IL 17%330th of 1,342 in IL
Residents under 1826.8%
85th
U.S. 22% · IL 21.8%206th of 1,342 in IL
Work from home18.1%
72nd
U.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%197th of 1,339 in IL
Veterans6.3%
57th
U.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%668th of 1,342 in IL
Median age37.1
35th
U.S. 38.9 · IL 391,068th of 1,342 in IL
Median earnings per worker$36,731
13th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IL $51,8951,178th of 1,336 in IL
Median household income$51,125
10th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IL $83,3901,187th of 1,316 in IL
Per capita income$25,545
9th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · IL $46,4061,245th of 1,341 in IL
Median home value$131,000
7th
U.S. $332,700 · IL $263,300808th of 1,311 in IL
Bachelor's degree or higher13.9%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%1,065th of 1,340 in IL
Broadband access82.1%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%1,100th of 1,338 in IL
Population280
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,7981,231st of 1,342 in IL
Population density6/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi1,328th of 1,342 in IL
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%1,276th of 1,340 in IL
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · IL 60.51,318th of 1,342 in IL
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%1,303rd of 1,341 in IL
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%1,151st of 1,342 in IL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%1,053rd of 1,340 in IL
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%1,319th of 1,340 in IL
Government workers3.4%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%1,303rd of 1,340 in IL
Income inequality (Gini)0.278
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · IL 0.4811,294th of 1,336 in IL

Measure	62833	Wayne	IL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IL
Poverty rateWeakness	39.3%	16.1%	11.8%	12.5%	99th	17th of 1,339
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	78.4%	67.1%	65.2%	99th	7th of 1,338
Housing vacancy	37.1%	10.6%	7.7%	10.1%	99th	32nd of 1,338
Self-employed workers	23.3%	13.7%	8.8%	10%	99th	57th of 1,340
Residents 65 and older	23.6%	22%	17%	17.2%	89th	330th of 1,342
Residents under 18	26.8%	22.5%	21.8%	22%	85th	206th of 1,342
Work from home	18.1%	7%	15.9%	15.1%	72nd	197th of 1,339
Veterans	6.3%	6.6%	4.8%	6.2%	57th	668th of 1,342
Median age	37.1	42.8	39	38.9	35th	1,068th of 1,342
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,731	$40,265	$51,895	$49,666	13th	1,178th of 1,336
Median household incomeWeakness	$51,125	$55,521	$83,390	$80,734	10th	1,187th of 1,316
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,545	$31,813	$46,406	$44,673	9th	1,245th of 1,341
Median home value	$131,000	$110,700	$263,300	$332,700	7th	808th of 1,311
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.9%	16.3%	37.8%	35.7%	7th	1,065th of 1,340
Broadband accessWeakness	82.1%	83%	90.8%	91%	7th	1,100th of 1,338
Population	280	15,973	12,694,798	334,922,499	1st	1,231st of 1,342
Population density	6/sq mi	22/sq mi	229/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	1,328th of 1,342
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	3.4%	5.8%	5.2%	1st	1,276th of 1,340
Diversity index	0	9.7	60.5	61.4	1st	1,318th of 1,342
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	12.1%	6.9%	8.4%	1st	1,303rd of 1,341
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.2%	14.7%	14.1%	1st	1,151st of 1,342
Tech workers	0%	1%	3.8%	3.8%	1st	1,053rd of 1,340
Healthcare workers	0%	10%	9.5%	9.7%	1st	1,319th of 1,340
Government workers	3.4%	14.1%	13.3%	14.5%	1st	1,303rd of 1,340
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.278	0.462	0.481	0.483	1st	1,294th of 1,336

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

19%

5–17

14%

18–24

25–34

19%

35–44

45–54

16%

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

37.1

Under 18

26.8%

65 and over

23.6%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

73.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 117
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 70.9%
Married couples: 40.2%
Living alone: 29.1%
Veterans (of adults): 6.3%
Male / female: 76% / 24%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

34%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

62833

$51,125

Wayne Co.

$55,521

Illinois

$83,390

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,545

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

39.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.278

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

62833

$131,000

Wayne Co.

$110,700

Illinois

$263,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

62833

—

Wayne Co.

$657

Illinois

$1,274

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

70%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

30%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 186
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 37.1%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 4.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

77%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

18%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

53%

20–29

41%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

34%

Farming, fishing and forestry

31%

Management

18%

Sales

Construction and repair

Office and admin

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Transportation and moving

Industries

Agriculture and mining

49%

Manufacturing

34%

Retail

Construction

Public administration

Health care and social assistance

Education

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$36,731

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

23.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

3.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	62833	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

57%

Some college

16%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 82.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 24.8%
No internet access: 17.9%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Ellery
State: Illinois
County: Wayne County
Center point: 38.3402° N, 88.1676° W
Land area: 49 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

62833 spans 2 counties

Wayne County71% of land
Edwards County29% of land

Zip codes near 62833

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
62843	Golden Gate, IL	3.4 mi	87	$16,020	—
62806	Albion, IL	5.5 mi	3,436	$66,776	$120,800
62820	Burnt Prairie, IL	7.3 mi	96	—	—
62844	Grayville, IL	8.9 mi	1,937	$47,625	$79,200
62809	Barnhill, IL	10 mi	267	$43,900	$116,300
62837	Fairfield, IL	10 mi	7,868	$50,536	$103,900
62446	Mount Erie, IL	11 mi	318	$78,500	$110,200
62862	Mill Shoals, IL	11 mi	244	$59,125	$68,800
62818	Browns, IL	11 mi	409	$58,523	$91,900
62827	Crossville, IL	13 mi	1,147	$52,550	$100,000
62815	Bone Gap, IL	14 mi	350	$63,750	$80,000
62811	Bellmont, IL	15 mi	224	$52,083	$47,300

Questions about 62833

What city is zip code 62833?

62833 is assigned to Ellery, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 62833 in?

62833 is mostly in Wayne County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 62833?

About 280 people live in 62833, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 62833 in?

62833 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 62833?

The median household income in 62833 is $51,125.

What zip codes are near 62833?

The closest zip codes to 62833 are 62843, 62806, 62820, 62844, 62809.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62833, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.