62246 ZIP Code — Greenville, IL
Bond County, Illinois
ZIP code 62246 is located in Greenville, Illinois, within Bond County. It covers approximately 143.09 square miles and serves a population of 10,117 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 618.
About ZIP code 62246
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 $150,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $60,250.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
10,117
population
143.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62246 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62246
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62246. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Greenville | Acceptable |
| Greenville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
62284 Smithboro (6.3 mi)
62275 Pocahontas (7.8 mi)
62019 Donnellson (9 mi)
62086 Sorento (9.4 mi)
62253 Keyesport (9.9 mi)
62262 Mulberry Grove (10.1 mi)
62017 Coffeen (13.4 mi)
62074 New Douglas (14.3 mi)
62249 Highland (14.4 mi)
62001 Alhambra (16.2 mi)
62230 Breese (16.9 mi)
62049 Hillsboro (17.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,117 |
| Population density | 71 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 143.09 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.33 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.8843 |
| Longitude | -89.4376 |
| 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 | 47.1% | 45.3% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 32.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.9% | 20.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 2.3% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
10,117
Population
71
People per sq mi
39.8
Median age
$60,250
Median household income
$31,312
Per capita income
$150,600
Median home value
$672
Median monthly rent
64.4%
Home ownership
15.1%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
2,685
Housing units
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
131
Under 5
105
232
5–9
185
315
10–14
251
536
15–19
428
489
20–24
390
677
25–34
542
811
35–44
649
724
45–54
579
407
55–59
325
303
60–64
242
507
65–74
405
311
75–84
248
181
85+
144
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,578 | 15.6% |
| 18 and over | 8,539 | 84.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,796 | 17.8% |
| Median age | 39.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.3%
Black or African American
11.4%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.4%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,546 | 83.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,169 | 11.4% |
| Two or more races | 276 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 144 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 60 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.1% | 45.3% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 32.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.9% | 20.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 2.3% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
5.5%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
4.8%
$35k–$50k
19.0%
$50k–$75k
16.1%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
19.8%
$150k–$200k
5.9%
$200k+
4.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 19.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.9% |
| $200k+ | 4.1% |
| Median income | $60,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.0%
$50k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
26.0%
$150k–$200k
16.7%
$200k–$300k
19.6%
$300k–$500k
13.4%
$500k–$1M
0.1%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,600 |
| Median rent / month | $672 |
| Owner occupied | 64.4% |
| Renter occupied | 35.6% |
| Vacant | 7.3% |
| Single-family detached | 71.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.2% |
| Mobile homes | 8.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.2% |
| 3 or more | 22.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.1% |
| Electricity | 36.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 22.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,686 | 45.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 250 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 762 | 20.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,015 | 27.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,029 | 27.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,149 | 30.9% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.6% | 25.5% |
| Married | 36.8% | 43.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 14.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
8.4%
HS graduate
27.1%
Some college, no degree
26.4%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
15.1%
Graduate / professional
11.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 46 | 1.8% |
| Kindergarten | 57 | 2.3% |
| Elementary school | 904 | 35.9% |
| High school | 559 | 22.2% |
| College / grad school | 952 | 37.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.1%
Manufacturing
10.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.6%
Retail trade
8.6%
Agriculture & mining
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Public administration
4.6%
Professional & management
4.4%
Construction
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.7%
Other services
3.6%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.4% |
| Service | 21.1% |
| Sales & office | 16.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.9% |
| Production & transportation | 14.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.3% |
| Government | 16.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.4% |
| Carpool | 3.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 8.8% |
| Work from home | 5.8% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.8 |
Poverty
All people
15.1%
Under 18 years
26.4%
18 and over
12.3%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
52.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.7% |
| Retirement income | 28.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| High blood pressure | 33.8% |
| High cholesterol | 32.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 26.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.0% |
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 26.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.9% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.9% |
| Visited dentist | 58.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.2% |
| Teeth loss | 17.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 493 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 13.2% |
| 65 and over | 37.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.9% |
| Public insurance | 39.9% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,881 | 97.7% |
| Spanish | 88 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 37 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 51 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,844 | 97.3% |
| Born in same state | 9,803 | 96.9% |
| Born in different state | 7,290 | 72.1% |
| Foreign born | 41 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 273 | 2.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 157 | 57.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,173 | 11.6% |
| French | 1,029 | 10.2% |
| Arab | 758 | 7.5% |
| English | 37 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 33 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 18 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.7% |
| Internet access | 93.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62246
What city is ZIP code 62246 in?
ZIP code 62246 is primarily assigned to Greenville, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62246 in?
ZIP code 62246 falls within Bond County, Illinois.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62246?
15% of residents in ZIP code 62246 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62246?
The median home value in ZIP code 62246 is $150,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 62246?
ZIP code 62246 has an estimated population of 10,117 residents, with a density of 71 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 62246?
The median household income in ZIP code 62246 is $60,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 62246 in?
ZIP code 62246 observes the CST timezone.