62941 ZIP Code — Grand Chain, IL

Pulaski County, Illinois

ZIP code 62941 is located in Grand Chain, Illinois, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 30.35 square miles and serves a population of 500 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62941

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $100,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,750. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62941 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

500

population

30.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62941 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62941

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62941. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grand Chain	Acceptable
Grand Chain	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62956 Karnak (3.5 mi) 62908 Belknap (7.2 mi) 62923 Cypress (7.4 mi) 62970 Olmsted (7.5 mi) 62992 Ullin (9.4 mi) 42056 La Center (10 mi) 42053 Kevil (10.1 mi) 62996 Villa Ridge (12.6 mi) 62926 Dongola (13.2 mi) 62976 Pulaski (13.3 mi) 62995 Vienna (13.3 mi) 42024 Barlow (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	500
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	30.35 sq mi
Water area	2.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.2401
Longitude	-88.9717
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	47.6%	58.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	31.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	8.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

500

Population

People per sq mi

54.7

Median age

$58,750

Median household income

$34,612

Per capita income

$100,000

Median home value

$883

Median monthly rent

87.7%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

314

Housing units

6.8%

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	30	6.0%
18 and over	470	94.0%
65 and over	157	31.4%
Median age	54.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.8%

Two or more races 12.1%

Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

Black or African American 1.5%

Asian 0.6%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	423	78.8%
Two or more races	65	12.1%
Hispanic or Latino	37	6.9%
Black or African American	8	1.5%
Asian	3	0.6%
Other race	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	58.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	31.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	8.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 13.2%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 9.2%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 28.1%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	13.2%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	9.2%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	28.1%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$58,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%

$50k–$100k 38.0%

$100k–$150k 28.0%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k–$300k 6.0%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,000
Median rent / month	$883
Owner occupied	87.7%
Renter occupied	12.3%
Vacant	33.3%
Single-family detached	75.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	19.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	34.2%
3 bedrooms	44.4%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	50.4%
3 or more	16.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.1%
Electricity	44.3%
Propane / LP gas	42.5%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	141	61.8%
Cohabiting couple	5	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	17	7.5%
Female householder, no spouse	65	28.5%
Households with children under 18	15	6.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	112	49.1%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.6%	6.2%
Married	69.1%	60.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.0%	17.9%
Divorced	7.3%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 40.6%

Some college, no degree 36.6%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.1%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	6.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	1	2.9%
Elementary school	11	31.4%
High school	21	60.0%
College / grad school	2	5.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 25.4%

Transportation & utilities 20.4%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Construction 8.8%

Retail trade 5.0%

Public administration 5.0%

Professional & management 2.9%

Other services 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.5%
Service	28.8%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.7%
Government	7.1%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.6%
Carpool	0.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.3

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 26.7%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.1%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	70	14.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	44.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	42.2%
No insurance	0.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	491	98.2%
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)	495	99.0%
Born in same state	495	99.0%
Born in different state	292	58.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	1.0%
Not a US citizen	3	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	54	10.8%
Italian	38	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	31	6.2%
Polish	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	62.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62941

What city is ZIP code 62941 in?

ZIP code 62941 is primarily assigned to Grand Chain, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62941 in?

ZIP code 62941 falls within Pulaski County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 62941 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 62941 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 62941 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 62941 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62941?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 62941 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 62941 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 62941 in?

ZIP code 62941 observes the CST timezone.