62241 ZIP Code — Ellis Grove, IL

Randolph County, Illinois

ZIP code 62241 is located in Ellis Grove, Illinois, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 38.18 square miles and serves a population of 900 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62241

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 $142,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,021. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Overall, ZIP code 62241 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

900

population

38.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62241 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62241

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62241. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ellis Grove	Acceptable
Ellis Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62297 Walsh (4.9 mi) 62261 Modoc (6 mi) 62242 Evansville (6.7 mi) 62233 Chester (7.2 mi) 62288 Steeleville (10.9 mi) 62217 Baldwin (11.7 mi) 62286 Sparta (11.7 mi) 62277 Prairie Du Rocher (13.1 mi) 62278 Red Bud (14.7 mi) 62272 Percy (14.7 mi) 63673 Saint Mary (16.2 mi) 63670 Sainte Genevieve (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	900
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	38.18 sq mi
Water area	1.67 sq mi
Latitude	38.0114
Longitude	-89.8905
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	25.1%	42.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	58.3%	35.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	18.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

900

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$83,021

Median household income

$36,447

Per capita income

$142,300

Median home value

$750

Median monthly rent

92.0%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

411

Housing units

19.8%

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	228	25.3%
18 and over	672	74.7%
65 and over	219	24.3%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Two or more races 1.6%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	879	95.8%
Hispanic or Latino	18	2%
Two or more races	15	1.6%
Other race	6	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.1%	42.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	58.3%	35.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	18.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	8.8%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 2.1%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 37.7%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	2.1%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	37.7%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$83,021

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.0%

$50k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 29.7%

$200k–$300k 14.7%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,300
Median rent / month	$750
Owner occupied	92.0%
Renter occupied	8.0%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	71.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	24.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	13.2%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	23.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	30.8%
3 bedrooms	42.6%
4 bedrooms	20.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.3%
1 vehicle	14.6%
2 vehicles	50.9%
3 or more	34.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.3%
Electricity	22.5%
Propane / LP gas	46.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	228	60.5%
Cohabiting couple	9	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	90	23.9%
Female householder, no spouse	50	13.3%
Households with children under 18	107	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	153	40.6%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.1%	16.9%
Married	61.2%	65.6%
Separated	6.1%	0.6%
Widowed	5.1%	10.1%
Divorced	4.5%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 46.8%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	60	26.8%
Kindergarten	54	24.1%
Elementary school	45	20.1%
High school	53	23.7%
College / grad school	12	5.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 20.6%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Construction 15.1%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Retail trade 8.5%

Professional & management 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Public administration 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.6%
Service	23.3%
Sales & office	24.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.3%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	16.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.0%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.6

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 11.4%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 41.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.0%
Retirement income	39.5%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	31.6%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	14.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.2%
Public insurance	37.2%
No insurance	0.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	831	92.3%
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)	900	100.0%
Born in same state	898	99.8%
Born in different state	710	78.9%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	71	7.9%
Italian	68	7.6%
Arab	12	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	7	0.8%
English	5	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	86.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62241

What city is ZIP code 62241 in?

ZIP code 62241 is primarily assigned to Ellis Grove, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62241 in?

ZIP code 62241 falls within Randolph County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62241 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 62241 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62241 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 62241 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62241?

The median home value in ZIP code 62241 is $142,300.

Does ZIP code 62241 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 62241 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 62241 in?

ZIP code 62241 observes the CST timezone.