62844 ZIP Code — Grayville, IL

White County, Illinois

ZIP code 62844 is located in Grayville, Illinois, within White County. It covers approximately 46.84 square miles and serves a population of 2,002 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.

About ZIP code 62844

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 $78,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $60,760. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62844 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,002
population
46.84
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62844 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62844

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City Status
Grayville Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62806 Albion (5.7 mi) 62827 Crossville (7.5 mi) 62818 Browns (8.6 mi) 47616 Griffin (9.5 mi) 62815 Bone Gap (12.2 mi) 47665 Owensville (13.3 mi) 47631 New Harmony (13.5 mi) 62863 Mount Carmel (13.9 mi) 62821 Carmi (14.5 mi) 62862 Mill Shoals (14.7 mi) 47633 Poseyville (15.9 mi) 62476 West Salem (16.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,002
Population density 43 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 193
Geography
Land area 46.84 sq mi
Water area 0.45 sq mi
Latitude 38.2737
Longitude -88.0490
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 46.0% 51.9% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 35.0% 30.2% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 18.2% 15.5% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.8% 2.4% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,002
Population
43
People per sq mi
41.5
Median age
$60,760
Median household income
$29,072
Per capita income
$78,400
Median home value
$709
Median monthly rent
69.2%
Home ownership
20.7%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
775
Housing units
13.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
40
Under 5
44
81
5–9
87
66
10–14
71
57
15–19
62
39
20–24
42
94
25–34
102
149
35–44
162
93
45–54
100
96
55–59
104
56
60–64
60
103
65–74
112
53
75–84
58
34
85+
37
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1847223.6%
18 and over1,53076.4%
65 and over39719.8%
Median age41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%
Two or more races 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Black or African American 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,90994.1%
Two or more races592.9%
Hispanic or Latino261.3%
Black or African American221.1%
Asian100.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.0% 51.9% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 35.0% 30.2% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 18.2% 15.5% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.8% 2.4% 8.8%
Under $10k 6.4%
$10k–$15k 5.3%
$15k–$25k 14.3%
$25k–$35k 5.2%
$35k–$50k 11.6%
$50k–$75k 20.2%
$75k–$100k 9.0%
$100k–$150k 19.2%
$150k–$200k 7.1%
$200k+ 1.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.4%
$10k–$15k5.3%
$15k–$25k14.3%
$25k–$35k5.2%
$35k–$50k11.6%
$50k–$75k20.2%
$75k–$100k9.0%
$100k–$150k19.2%
$150k–$200k7.1%
$200k+1.7%
Median income$60,760

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.0%
$50k–$100k 42.1%
$100k–$150k 10.6%
$150k–$200k 8.7%
$200k–$300k 8.5%
$300k–$500k 4.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$78,400
Median rent / month$709
Owner occupied69.2%
Renter occupied30.8%
Vacant18.4%
Single-family detached76.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes11.8%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.40

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.8%
2000–20094.4%
1990–19993.6%
1980–19895.1%
1970–197919.3%
1960–19694.2%
1950–195920.2%
1940–194918.4%
1939 or earlier21.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.1%
1 bedroom8.5%
2 bedrooms38.9%
3 bedrooms43.4%
4 bedrooms9.1%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle9.5%
1 vehicle29.8%
2 vehicles35.9%
3 or more24.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas57.3%
Electricity23.9%
Propane / LP gas9.8%
Fuel oil0.8%
Wood6.6%
No fuel used0.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family36843.6%
Cohabiting couple9611.4%
Male householder, no spouse16119.1%
Female householder, no spouse22026.0%
Households with children under 1826030.8%
Households with seniors (65+)27933.0%
Average household size2.31

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.4%15.7%
Married44.2%48.8%
Separated2.4%2.4%
Widowed3.5%11.0%
Divorced23.5%22.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%
Some HS, no diploma 9.4%
HS graduate 31.5%
Some college, no degree 24.8%
Associate's degree 18.7%
Bachelor's degree 10.1%
Graduate / professional 3.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.7%
Bachelor's or higher13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool245.3%
Kindergarten4910.8%
Elementary school24654.2%
High school8919.6%
College / grad school4610.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 15.9%
Agriculture & mining 13.7%
Education & healthcare 13.4%
Retail trade 9.3%
Transportation & utilities 8.4%
Construction 8.1%
Wholesale trade 4.5%
Professional & management 4.0%
Public administration 2.8%
Finance & real estate 2.1%
Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts22.2%
Service23.2%
Sales & office15.1%
Natural resources & construction17.0%
Production & transportation22.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.6%
Government6.2%
Self-employed8.8%
Unpaid family workers0.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone73.9%
Carpool9.1%
Public transit0.2%
Walk6.0%
Work from home9.4%
Other means1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)26.4

Poverty

All people 20.7%
Under 18 years 34.1%
18 and over 16.5%
Married-couple families 1.1%
Female-led households 55.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security32.2%
Retirement income25.9%
Supplemental Security6.9%
Cash public assistance1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP16.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.4%
High blood pressure35.6%
High cholesterol35.2%
Diabetes10.9%
Heart disease7.7%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis30.0%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer8.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.1%
Binge drinking14.5%
No physical activity25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.8%
Depression17.8%
Fair or poor health14.8%
Poor mental health12.7%
Poor physical health10.7%
No health insurance10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.9%
Visited dentist65.4%
Cholesterol screening90.6%
Teeth loss14.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans16710.9%
Disability%
Any disability21.2%
Under 186.8%
18–64 years17.3%
65 and over52.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance60.4%
Public insurance37.4%
No insurance14.6%
Uninsured under 199.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,91895.8%
Spanish50.3%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages50.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,98199.0%
Born in same state1,97298.5%
Born in different state1,02050.9%
Foreign born90.4%
Naturalized citizen211.0%
Not a US citizen523.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian25312.6%
French25312.6%
Arab1798.9%
AncestryCount%
English582.9%
German40.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.2%
Internet access93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62844

What city is ZIP code 62844 in?

ZIP code 62844 is primarily assigned to Grayville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62844 in?

ZIP code 62844 falls within White County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62844?

21% of residents in ZIP code 62844 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62844?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 62844 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 62844 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62844?

The median home value in ZIP code 62844 is $78,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 62844 in?

ZIP code 62844 observes the CST timezone.

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