62340 ZIP Code — Griggsville, IL

Pike County, Illinois

ZIP code 62340 is located in Griggsville, Illinois, within Pike County. It covers approximately 90.63 square miles and serves a population of 1,700 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 62340

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $101,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $44,097. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 62340 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,700

population

90.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

62340 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 62340

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62340. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Griggsville	Acceptable
Griggsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62357 New Salem (8 mi) 62363 Pittsfield (9.3 mi) 62314 Baylis (9.5 mi) 62665 Meredosia (9.6 mi) 62621 Bluffs (10 mi) 62378 Versailles (12.3 mi) 62694 Winchester (15.1 mi) 62312 Barry (17.3 mi) 62628 Chapin (17.5 mi) 62050 Hillview (18.5 mi) 62361 Pearl (19.5 mi) 62631 Concord (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,700
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	90.63 sq mi
Water area	0.89 sq mi
Latitude	39.7083
Longitude	-90.7077
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	52.8%	52.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	28.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	16.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.0%	2.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,700

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$44,097

Median household income

$29,090

Per capita income

$101,600

Median home value

$500

Median monthly rent

64.4%

Home ownership

18.6%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

576

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

129

35–44

113

142

45–54

125

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	324	19.1%
18 and over	1,376	80.9%
65 and over	338	19.9%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Two or more races 2.2%

Other race 1.5%

Black or African American 1%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,612	91.3%
Hispanic or Latino	65	3.7%
Two or more races	38	2.2%
Other race	27	1.5%
Black or African American	17	1%
Asian	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	52.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	28.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	16.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.0%	2.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 18.2%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.2%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	6.7%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$44,097

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.0%

$50k–$100k 32.9%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 6.6%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,600
Median rent / month	$500
Owner occupied	64.4%
Renter occupied	35.6%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	64.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	11.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	0.6%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	15.2%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	30.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	12.2%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	45.3%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	43.2%
2 vehicles	28.2%
3 or more	24.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.2%
Electricity	50.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Wood	2.6%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	287	39.5%
Cohabiting couple	50	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	171	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	219	30.1%
Households with children under 18	203	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	219	30.1%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.0%	17.8%
Married	42.4%	47.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	2.9%	17.7%
Divorced	18.6%	16.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	4.2%
Kindergarten	9	2.7%
Elementary school	117	34.7%
High school	133	39.5%
College / grad school	64	19.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Retail trade 13.9%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Agriculture & mining 10.9%

Other services 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Wholesale trade 5.5%

Construction 4.8%

Professional & management 4.4%

Public administration 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	19.7%
Production & transportation	22.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 18.6%

Under 18 years 25.3%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 81.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	154	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	8.6%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	40.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.5%
Public insurance	49.3%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,620	95.3%
Spanish	7	0.4%
Other Indo-European	7	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,687	99.2%
Born in same state	1,667	98.1%
Born in different state	1,393	81.9%
Foreign born	20	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	224	13.2%
Arab	112	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	111	6.5%
English	13	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	81.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62340

What city is ZIP code 62340 in?

ZIP code 62340 is primarily assigned to Griggsville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 62340 in?

ZIP code 62340 falls within Pike County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62340?

19% of residents in ZIP code 62340 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 62340 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 62340 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 62340 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 62340 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62340?

The median home value in ZIP code 62340 is $101,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 62340 in?

ZIP code 62340 observes the CST timezone.