62428 ZIP Code — Greenup, IL

Cumberland County, Illinois

ZIP code 62428 is located in Greenup, Illinois, within Cumberland County. It covers approximately 95.95 square miles and serves a population of 2,801 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62428

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 $97,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($56,250) 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 production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 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 62428 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,801

population

95.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62428 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62428

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62428. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Greenup	Acceptable
Greenup	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62420 Casey (7.4 mi) 62468 Toledo (7.9 mi) 62436 Jewett (9.6 mi) 62432 Hidalgo (10.4 mi) 62440 Lerna (11.1 mi) 62481 Yale (11.5 mi) 62469 Trilla (12.9 mi) 62445 Montrose (13 mi) 62474 Westfield (13.3 mi) 62442 Martinsville (14.7 mi) 61920 Charleston (16.7 mi) 62447 Neoga (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,801
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	95.95 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	39.2739
Longitude	-88.1271
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	51.5%	42.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	34.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,801

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$56,250

Median household income

$34,968

Per capita income

$97,100

Median home value

$667

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

1,149

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

107

10–14

118

15–19

20–24

130

25–34

144

190

35–44

211

193

45–54

214

55–59

60–64

107

65–74

118

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	690	24.6%
18 and over	2,111	75.4%
65 and over	532	19.0%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Asian 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,741	97.6%
Two or more races	44	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.3%
Asian	8	0.3%
Other race	8	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	42.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	34.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 19.1%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	19.1%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	18.7%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$56,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.4%

$50k–$100k 36.9%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,100
Median rent / month	$667
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	15.1%
Single-family detached	83.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	7.7%
1960–1969	15.5%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	26.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	10.9%
2 bedrooms	38.9%
3 bedrooms	37.8%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	33.1%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.1%
Electricity	13.9%
Propane / LP gas	17.3%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	9.6%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	561	48.2%
Cohabiting couple	65	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	227	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	312	26.8%
Households with children under 18	341	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	382	32.8%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	22.0%
Married	55.0%	51.9%
Separated	1.5%	0.0%
Widowed	4.5%	16.4%
Divorced	14.4%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 45.5%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 17.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.7%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	92	13.4%
Kindergarten	35	5.1%
Elementary school	319	46.5%
High school	155	22.6%
College / grad school	85	12.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.5%

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Retail trade 7.3%

Construction 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Other services 5.3%

Professional & management 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Public administration 2.8%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Information 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	32.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.1%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 12.0%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 23.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	31.7%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	147	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	10.1%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	39.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.0%
Public insurance	41.9%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,656	94.8%
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)	2,793	99.7%
Born in same state	2,793	99.7%
Born in different state	2,378	84.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	410	14.6%
Italian	243	8.7%
Arab	170	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	0.6%
Dutch	8	0.3%
Polish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62428

What city is ZIP code 62428 in?

ZIP code 62428 is primarily assigned to Greenup, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62428 in?

ZIP code 62428 falls within Cumberland County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 62428?

14% 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 62428 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 62428 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62428?

The median home value in ZIP code 62428 is $97,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 62428?

ZIP code 62428 has an estimated population of 2,801 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 62428 in?

ZIP code 62428 observes the CST timezone.