62833 ZIP Code — Ellery, IL

Edwards County, Illinois

ZIP code 62833 is located in Ellery, Illinois, within Edwards County. It covers approximately 48.96 square miles and serves a population of 334 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62833

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $100,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,271. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 62833 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and high homeownership.

334

population

48.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62833 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62833

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62833. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ellery	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	334
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	48.96 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	38.3615
Longitude	-88.1310
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	30.1%	44.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	60.1%	39.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	15.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

334

Population

People per sq mi

35.7

Median age

$69,271

Median household income

$28,084

Per capita income

$100,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

80.2%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

177

Housing units

25.2%

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	105	31.4%
18 and over	229	68.6%
65 and over	79	23.7%
Median age	35.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	334	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.1%	44.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	60.1%	39.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	15.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	8.8%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 19.8%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 35.1%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	19.8%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	35.1%
$100k–$150k	5.3%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
Median income	$69,271

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.5%

$50k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 5.7%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$1M+ 8.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	80.2%
Renter occupied	19.8%
Vacant	35.5%
Single-family detached	73.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	16.7%
1990–1999	3.4%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	26.1%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	21.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	44.3%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	3.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.8%
2 vehicles	35.1%
3 or more	48.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.6%
Electricity	16.0%
Propane / LP gas	53.4%
Wood	17.6%
No fuel used	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	93	71.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	21	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	17	13.0%
Households with children under 18	51	38.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	35.1%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.5%	5.3%
Married	78.3%	79.8%
Separated	5.8%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	14.9%
Divorced	3.3%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 25.2%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 16.2%

Bachelor's degree 25.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	25.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	9.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	36	70.6%
High school	5	9.8%
College / grad school	5	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 16.6%

Agriculture & mining 15.2%

Manufacturing 15.2%

Construction 12.4%

Education & healthcare 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.7%

Professional & management 9.0%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Other services 3.4%

Public administration 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.0%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	33.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	43.4%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	46.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.1%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 42.9%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 15.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.8%
Retirement income	32.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.3%
65 and over	43.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	92.5%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	306	91.6%
Spanish	6	2.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	2.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	324	97.0%
Born in same state	324	97.0%
Born in different state	205	61.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	3.0%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	99	29.6%
Arab	78	23.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	78.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62833

What city is ZIP code 62833 in?

ZIP code 62833 is primarily assigned to Ellery, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62833 in?

ZIP code 62833 falls within Edwards County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62833 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 62833 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62833?

22% of residents in ZIP code 62833 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 62833 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 62833 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62833 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 62833 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 62833 in?

ZIP code 62833 observes the CST timezone.