62027 ZIP Code — Eldred, IL

Greene County, Illinois

ZIP code 62027 is located in Eldred, Illinois, within Greene County. It covers approximately 59.87 square miles and serves a population of 519 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62027

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 $110,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,375. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62027 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

519

population

59.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62027 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62027

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62027. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eldred	Acceptable
Eldred	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62016 Carrollton (6.2 mi) 62053 Kampsville (6.7 mi) 62092 White Hall (9.5 mi) 62054 Kane (9.8 mi) 62045 Hamburg (9.8 mi) 62031 Fieldon (10.7 mi) 62361 Pearl (11.4 mi) 62047 Hardin (12 mi) 62050 Hillview (13.2 mi) 63330 Annada (14.1 mi) 62081 Rockbridge (14.7 mi) 62006 Batchtown (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	519
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	59.87 sq mi
Water area	1.65 sq mi
Latitude	39.2868
Longitude	-90.5342
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	37.0%	47.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	30.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	18.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.9%	3.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

519

Population

People per sq mi

50.5

Median age

$74,375

Median household income

$36,811

Per capita income

$110,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

15.8%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

255

Housing units

15.8%

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	90	17.3%
18 and over	429	82.7%
65 and over	98	18.9%
Median age	50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 1.9%

Two or more races 0.6%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	504	94.7%
Hispanic or Latino	13	2.4%
Other race	10	1.9%
Two or more races	3	0.6%
Asian	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.0%	47.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	30.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	18.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.9%	3.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 14.7%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	14.7%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	16.5%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$74,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.8%

$50k–$100k 22.8%

$100k–$150k 26.6%

$150k–$200k 24.5%

$200k–$300k 9.2%

$300k–$500k 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	24.6%
Single-family detached	85.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.7%
1990–1999	26.3%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	6.9%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	45.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	19.4%
2 bedrooms	33.6%
3 bedrooms	43.6%
4 bedrooms	3.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	19.3%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	40.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.0%
Electricity	9.6%
Propane / LP gas	37.2%
Wood	9.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	128	58.7%
Cohabiting couple	13	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	51	23.4%
Female householder, no spouse	26	11.9%
Households with children under 18	42	19.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	81	37.2%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	20.3%
Married	53.7%	64.5%
Separated	1.5%	2.5%
Widowed	6.3%	5.1%
Divorced	10.8%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 56.5%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 10.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	3.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	35	37.2%
High school	54	57.4%
College / grad school	2	2.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 17.5%

Retail trade 16.9%

Finance & real estate 13.5%

Education & healthcare 12.0%

Public administration 8.9%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Construction 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Other services 1.8%

Professional & management 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	27.7%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	5.2%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.6%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	99.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.5

Poverty

All people 15.8%

Under 18 years 25.6%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 13.3%

Female-led households 52.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	17.0%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.2%
65 and over	50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.7%
Public insurance	30.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	500	96.3%
Spanish	1	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	515	99.2%
Born in same state	515	99.2%
Born in different state	430	82.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.8%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	43	8.3%
Arab	34	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	21	4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	69.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62027

What city is ZIP code 62027 in?

ZIP code 62027 is primarily assigned to Eldred, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62027 in?

ZIP code 62027 falls within Greene County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62027 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 62027 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62027?

16% of residents in ZIP code 62027 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62027 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 62027 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62027?

The median home value in ZIP code 62027 is $110,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 62027 in?

ZIP code 62027 observes the CST timezone.