62827 ZIP Code — Crossville, IL

White County, Illinois

ZIP code 62827 is located in Crossville, Illinois, within White County. It covers approximately 65.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,097 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62827

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $75,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $49,583. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 62827 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,097

population

65.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62827 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62827

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62827. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Crossville	Acceptable
Crossville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47616 Griffin (7 mi) 62844 Grayville (7.5 mi) 47631 New Harmony (7.7 mi) 62821 Carmi (7.9 mi) 62806 Albion (13 mi) 47633 Poseyville (13.1 mi) 47638 Wadesville (14.9 mi) 62818 Browns (15.2 mi) 47665 Owensville (15.2 mi) 62862 Mill Shoals (15.2 mi) 62835 Enfield (16.2 mi) 47612 Cynthiana (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,097
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	193

Geography
Land area	65.77 sq mi
Water area	1.41 sq mi
Latitude	38.1667
Longitude	-88.0317
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	618

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	51.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	30.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	15.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,097

Population

People per sq mi

49.0

Median age

$49,583

Median household income

$27,989

Per capita income

$75,600

Median home value

$346

Median monthly rent

73.2%

Home ownership

21.9%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

360

Housing units

9.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	204	18.6%
18 and over	893	81.4%
65 and over	192	17.5%
Median age	49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Two or more races 1.2%

Black or African American 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,075	98%
Two or more races	13	1.2%
Black or African American	7	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	51.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	30.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	15.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 13.0%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.0%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	5.7%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$49,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.4%

$50k–$100k 30.6%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k–$300k 15.9%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$75,600
Median rent / month	$346
Owner occupied	73.2%
Renter occupied	26.8%
Vacant	5.6%
Single-family detached	70.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	11.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.6%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	15.4%
1940–1949	14.7%
1939 or earlier	18.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	16.4%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	43.4%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	40.2%
2 vehicles	26.6%
3 or more	25.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.3%
Electricity	17.1%
Propane / LP gas	22.6%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	204	44.8%
Cohabiting couple	25	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	68	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	158	34.7%
Households with children under 18	118	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	130	28.6%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.9%	18.2%
Married	48.9%	46.8%
Separated	13.5%	7.5%
Widowed	2.0%	16.9%
Divorced	19.7%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 13.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	14.3%
Kindergarten	11	6.0%
Elementary school	98	53.8%
High school	27	14.8%
College / grad school	20	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.3%

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Transportation & utilities 11.9%

Agriculture & mining 10.1%

Finance & real estate 9.1%

Professional & management 7.6%

Retail trade 5.6%

Public administration 4.8%

Other services 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Construction 1.8%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.6%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	32.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.1%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 21.9%

Under 18 years 30.4%

18 and over 19.9%

Married-couple families 10.8%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	127	14.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.7%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	26.2%
65 and over	39.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.0%
Public insurance	57.6%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,038	94.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,097	100.0%
Born in same state	1,097	100.0%
Born in different state	674	61.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	165	15%
Italian	124	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	64	5.8%
English	26	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	77.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62827

What city is ZIP code 62827 in?

ZIP code 62827 is primarily assigned to Crossville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62827 in?

ZIP code 62827 falls within White County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62827?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62827?

22% of residents in ZIP code 62827 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62827 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 62827 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62827 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 62827 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 62827 in?

ZIP code 62827 observes the CST timezone.