62943 ZIP Code — Grantsburg, IL

Johnson County, Illinois

ZIP code 62943 is located in Grantsburg, Illinois, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 37.52 square miles and serves a population of 312 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62943

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $119,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,423. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 33% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 62943 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

312

population

37.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62943 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62943

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62943. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grantsburg	Acceptable
Grantsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62908 Belknap (7 mi) 62985 Simpson (7.1 mi) 62995 Vienna (8.6 mi) 62960 Metropolis (9 mi) 62956 Karnak (10.8 mi) 62938 Golconda (12.1 mi) 62923 Cypress (13.6 mi) 62972 Ozark (13.9 mi) 62928 Eddyville (14 mi) 62941 Grand Chain (14 mi) 62967 New Burnside (15.2 mi) 62912 Buncombe (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	312
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	37.52 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	37.3593
Longitude	-88.7651
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	37.7%	45.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	46.2%	34.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	18.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

312

Population

People per sq mi

35.1

Median age

$79,423

Median household income

$26,052

Per capita income

$119,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

4.3%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

171

Housing units

6.2%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	95	30.4%
18 and over	217	69.6%
65 and over	31	9.9%
Median age	35.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68%

Two or more races 16.5%

Hispanic or Latino 15.4%

Group	Count	%
White	251	68%
Two or more races	61	16.5%
Hispanic or Latino	57	15.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.7%	45.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	46.2%	34.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	18.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 5.6%

$50k–$75k 10.2%

$75k–$100k 33.3%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	5.6%
$50k–$75k	10.2%
$75k–$100k	33.3%
$100k–$150k	25.9%
Median income	$79,423

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.9%

$50k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 38.3%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 9.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	41.6%
Single-family detached	69.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	29.7%
1980–1989	0.5%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	24.9%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	65.9%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.9%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	59.3%
3 or more	26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.3%
Electricity	30.6%
Propane / LP gas	32.4%
Fuel oil	2.8%
Wood	13.0%
No fuel used	12.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	74	68.5%
Cohabiting couple	16	14.8%
Male householder, no spouse	14	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	4	3.7%
Households with children under 18	50	46.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	24	22.2%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.4%	25.2%
Married	54.4%	58.0%
Separated	2.4%	13.7%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	8.8%	3.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 22.7%

HS graduate 55.2%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.3%
Bachelor's or higher	6.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	10	10.2%
Elementary school	37	37.8%
High school	39	39.8%
College / grad school	12	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Public administration 23.1%

Agriculture & mining 17.9%

Retail trade 17.9%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.5%
Service	34.6%
Sales & office	7.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.3%
Government	32.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	53.0%
Carpool	14.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	32.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 4.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.9%
Retirement income	8.3%
Supplemental Security	12.0%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	58.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	33.9%
65 and over	74.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.6%
Public insurance	41.0%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	303	97.1%
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)	309	99.0%
Born in same state	309	99.0%
Born in different state	113	36.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	1.0%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	33	10.6%
Arab	31	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	13	4.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62943

What city is ZIP code 62943 in?

ZIP code 62943 is primarily assigned to Grantsburg, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62943 in?

ZIP code 62943 falls within Johnson County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62943 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 62943 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62943?

6% 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 62943 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 62943 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62943 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 62943 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 62943 in?

ZIP code 62943 observes the CST timezone.