62323 ZIP Code — Chambersburg, IL

Pike County, Illinois

ZIP code 62323 is located in Chambersburg, Illinois, within Pike County. It covers approximately 41.63 square miles and serves a population of 247 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62323

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($64,609) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 62323 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

247
population
41.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62323 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62323

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City Status
Chambersburg Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 247
Population density 6 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 149
Geography
Land area 41.63 sq mi
Water area 0.54 sq mi
Latitude 39.7956
Longitude -90.6249
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 217
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 37.8% 52.2% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 48.8% 28.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 9.8% 16.3% 24.4%
Over $200k 3.7% 2.9% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

247
Population
6
People per sq mi
43.6
Median age
$64,609
Median household income
$38,184
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
91.0%
Home ownership
7.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
81
Housing units
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
3
Under 5
2
5
5–9
3
9
10–14
6
23
15–19
15
16
20–24
11
8
25–34
5
16
35–44
11
34
45–54
22
4
55–59
3
8
60–64
5
14
65–74
10
7
75–84
5
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 183413.8%
18 and over21386.2%
65 and over3815.4%
Median age43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%
Two or more races 2.8%
GroupCount%
White24097.2%
Two or more races72.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 37.8% 52.2% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 48.8% 28.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 9.8% 16.3% 24.4%
Over $200k 3.7% 2.9% 8.8%
Under $10k 3.4%
$10k–$15k 6.7%
$15k–$25k 9.0%
$25k–$35k 5.6%
$35k–$50k 10.1%
$50k–$75k 29.2%
$75k–$100k 11.2%
$100k–$150k 5.6%
$150k–$200k 15.7%
$200k+ 3.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.4%
$10k–$15k6.7%
$15k–$25k9.0%
$25k–$35k5.6%
$35k–$50k10.1%
$50k–$75k29.2%
$75k–$100k11.2%
$100k–$150k5.6%
$150k–$200k15.7%
$200k+3.4%
Median income$64,609

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%
$50k–$100k 42.0%
$100k–$150k 3.7%
$150k–$200k 23.5%
$200k–$300k 6.2%
$300k–$500k 7.4%
$500k–$1M 4.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied91.0%
Renter occupied9.0%
Vacant0.0%
Single-family detached92.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes7.9%
Median rooms6.8
Avg household size (owned)2.95

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–200914.6%
1990–19996.7%
1980–19890.0%
1970–197910.1%
1960–19696.7%
1950–19593.4%
1940–194915.7%
1939 or earlier42.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom4.5%
2 bedrooms15.7%
3 bedrooms68.5%
4 bedrooms6.7%
5+ bedrooms4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.7%
1 vehicle7.9%
2 vehicles44.9%
3 or more40.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas53.9%
Electricity13.5%
Propane / LP gas21.3%
Wood7.9%
No fuel used3.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5359.6%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse3033.7%
Female householder, no spouse66.7%
Households with children under 181415.7%
Households with seniors (65+)2831.5%
Average household size2.78

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married42.1%36.6%
Married42.9%55.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%4.3%
Divorced15.1%3.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%
Some HS, no diploma 1.9%
HS graduate 50.6%
Some college, no degree 12.3%
Associate's degree 11.7%
Bachelor's degree 12.3%
Graduate / professional 7.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.8%
Bachelor's or higher20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school2382.1%
High school00.0%
College / grad school517.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.8%
Education & healthcare 20.8%
Transportation & utilities 11.4%
Public administration 11.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%
Other services 8.7%
Agriculture & mining 6.0%
Manufacturing 6.0%
Construction 4.0%
Professional & management 2.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.2%
Service15.4%
Sales & office29.5%
Natural resources & construction14.1%
Production & transportation14.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.5%
Government23.5%
Self-employed2.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone90.4%
Carpool9.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)32.3

Poverty

All people 7.3%
Under 18 years 17.6%
18 and over 5.6%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.2%
Retirement income15.7%
Supplemental Security2.2%
Cash public assistance3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP11.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.0%
High blood pressure37.2%
High cholesterol33.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Heart disease8.4%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis30.2%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease9.3%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.4%
Binge drinking14.6%
No physical activity27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.3%
Depression18.5%
Fair or poor health17.0%
Poor mental health13.4%
Poor physical health11.7%
No health insurance11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.1%
Visited dentist60.6%
Cholesterol screening89.5%
Teeth loss17.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans157.0%
Disability%
Any disability13.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years10.9%
65 and over36.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance81.8%
Public insurance29.6%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only24298.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)247100.0%
Born in same state247100.0%
Born in different state247100.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab3012.1%
French228.9%
AncestryCount%
Italian72.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.0%
Internet access89.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62323

What city is ZIP code 62323 in?

ZIP code 62323 is primarily assigned to Chambersburg, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62323 in?

ZIP code 62323 falls within Pike County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62323 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 62323 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62323 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 62323 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 62323?

ZIP code 62323 has an estimated population of 247 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62323?

The median household income in ZIP code 62323 is $64,609, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62323 in?

ZIP code 62323 observes the CST timezone.

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