Brown County, IL ZIP Codes
Illinois (IL) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
6,421
population (2021)
-7.4%
pop change since 2010
17009
FIPS code
Brown County ZIP code map
About Brown County
Brown County is located in Illinois and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 6,421 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.4% from 6,937 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Brown County is 17009.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 6,421 |
| 2010 population | 6,937 |
| Change | -7.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| FIPS code | 17009 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Brown County
ZIP codes for Brown County, IL (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62353 | Mount Sterling | Brown | View map |
| 62375 | Timewell | Brown | View map |
| 62378 | Versailles | Brown | View map |
Demographics & statistics
6,328
Population
38.0
Median age
$63,905
Median household income
$25,956
Per capita income
$121,733
Median home value
$692
Median monthly rent
81.2%
Home ownership
9.1%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
1,736
Housing units
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
166
Under 5
131
166
5–9
132
189
10–14
150
146
15–19
116
298
20–24
236
596
25–34
472
591
35–44
469
437
45–54
347
230
55–59
182
186
60–64
148
297
65–74
235
154
75–84
123
73
85+
58
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,117 | 21.4% |
| 18 and over | 5,211 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 940 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 38.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.2%
Black or African American
16%
Hispanic or Latino
3.9%
Other race
2.4%
Two or more races
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,950 | 75.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,053 | 16% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 255 | 3.9% |
| Other race | 156 | 2.4% |
| Two or more races | 134 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
4.9%
$15k–$25k
12.6%
$25k–$35k
4.8%
$35k–$50k
14.1%
$50k–$75k
20.5%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
18.9%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k+
3.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| $200k+ | 3.4% |
| Median income | $63,905 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.9%
$50k–$100k
26.3%
$100k–$150k
18.5%
$150k–$200k
19.8%
$200k–$300k
14.9%
$300k–$500k
5.0%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $121,733 |
| Median rent / month | $692 |
| Owner occupied | 81.2% |
| Renter occupied | 18.8% |
| Vacant | 13.1% |
| Single-family detached | 81.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 10.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 34.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% |
| 3 or more | 20.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.2% |
| Electricity | 23.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 39.8% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 886 | 49.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 193 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 385 | 17.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 599 | 27.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 509 | 21.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 558 | 29.5% |
| Average household size | 2.19 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.0% | 17.0% |
| Married | 54.0% | 52.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 15.5% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 15.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
9.1%
HS graduate
44.1%
Some college, no degree
18.2%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
14.2%
Graduate / professional
2.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 123 | 7.4% |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 1.2% |
| Elementary school | 511 | 61.4% |
| High school | 286 | 21.5% |
| College / grad school | 159 | 8.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Wholesale trade
28.9%
Education & healthcare
17.4%
Construction
11.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Retail trade
6.8%
Public administration
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Professional & management
2.5%
Information
1.6%
Other services
1.5%
Finance & real estate
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.4% |
| Service | 21.2% |
| Sales & office | 18.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 22.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.3% |
| Government | 11.8% |
| Self-employed | 10.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.7% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.7 |
Poverty
All people
9.1%
Under 18 years
9.2%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
32.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.5% |
| Retirement income | 24.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.2% |
| High cholesterol | 33.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 26.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 25.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.2% |
| Visited dentist | 62.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 15.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 254 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 8.9% |
| 18–64 years | 12.8% |
| 65 and over | 43.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.6% |
| Public insurance | 32.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,031 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 104 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 81 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,157 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 6,123 | 98.5% |
| Born in different state | 5,307 | 85.6% |
| Foreign born | 34 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 171 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 138 | 60.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 525 | 8.3% |
| French | 516 | 8.2% |
| Arab | 460 | 7.3% |
| English | 73 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 46 | 0.7% |
| German | 24 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 14 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.7% |
| Internet access | 85.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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