62044 ZIP Code — Greenfield, IL

Greene County, Illinois

ZIP code 62044 is located in Greenfield, Illinois, within Greene County. It covers approximately 96.03 square miles and serves a population of 2,256 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62044

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 $99,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($72,368) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 62044 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,256

population

96.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62044 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62044

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62044. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Greenfield	Acceptable
Greenfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62649 Hettick (5.9 mi) 62081 Rockbridge (7 mi) 62630 Chesterfield (8.7 mi) 62674 Palmyra (10 mi) 62082 Roodhouse (10.8 mi) 62063 Medora (12 mi) 62667 Modesto (12.9 mi) 62016 Carrollton (13.2 mi) 62092 White Hall (13.7 mi) 62668 Murrayville (13.8 mi) 62054 Kane (14.4 mi) 62626 Carlinville (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,256
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	96.03 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	39.3698
Longitude	-90.1893
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.7%	47.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	30.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	18.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.9%	3.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,256

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$72,368

Median household income

$36,250

Per capita income

$99,400

Median home value

$755

Median monthly rent

83.4%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

748

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

107

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

111

161

35–44

201

136

45–54

168

55–59

111

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	570	25.3%
18 and over	1,686	74.7%
65 and over	323	14.3%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%

Two or more races 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,230	98.8%
Two or more races	21	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.7%	47.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	30.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	18.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.9%	3.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 22.5%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 10.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	22.5%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	10.0%
Median income	$72,368

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.1%

$50k–$100k 36.8%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 5.3%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 6.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,400
Median rent / month	$755
Owner occupied	83.4%
Renter occupied	16.6%
Vacant	14.8%
Single-family detached	84.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	24.7%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	26.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	56.9%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	36.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.3%
Electricity	17.7%
Propane / LP gas	27.5%
Wood	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	471	63.5%
Cohabiting couple	46	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	83	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	142	19.1%
Households with children under 18	251	33.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	228	30.7%
Average household size	3.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.9%	26.1%
Married	59.2%	53.1%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	1.9%	6.1%
Divorced	8.0%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	5.6%
Kindergarten	72	12.9%
Elementary school	247	44.3%
High school	130	23.3%
College / grad school	77	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Professional & management 15.6%

Retail trade 12.8%

Agriculture & mining 10.1%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Construction 6.5%

Public administration 5.8%

Other services 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.7%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	25.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.2%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	12.2%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 28.4%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 38.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.2%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	11.5%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	134	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	43.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	35.1%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,148	95.2%
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)	2,253	99.9%
Born in same state	2,252	99.8%
Born in different state	2,003	88.8%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.1%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	416	18.4%
Arab	189	8.4%
French	178	7.9%
Dutch	12	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	11	0.5%
Polish	4	0.2%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.9%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62044

What city is ZIP code 62044 in?

ZIP code 62044 is primarily assigned to Greenfield, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62044 in?

ZIP code 62044 falls within Greene County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 62044 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 62044 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62044?

The median home value in ZIP code 62044 is $99,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 62044?

ZIP code 62044 has an estimated population of 2,256 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 62044?

The median household income in ZIP code 62044 is $72,368, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 62044 in?

ZIP code 62044 observes the CST timezone.