62233 ZIP Code, Chester, IL
62233 is a ZIP code in Chester, Illinois in Randolph County. It covers 68 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62288, 62241 and 62297. 8,326 people live here in 2,427 households. With about 122 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (80%). Median household income is $84,556, close to the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Chester, IL
- County: Randolph County
- Land area: 68 sq mi
- Population: 8,326
- Median household income: $84,556
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 8,326 |
| Households | 2,427 |
| Median household income | $84,556 |
| Income per person | $26,412 |
| Median age | 43.8 |
| Homeowners | 80.0% |
| Median home value | $120,500 |
| Median rent | $760 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.1% |
| Broadband internet | 88.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.3% |
| $10–15K | 4.3% |
| $15–25K | 6.5% |
| $25–35K | 6.1% |
| $35–50K | 10.4% |
| $50–75K | 11.7% |
| $75–100K | 12.0% |
| $100–150K | 30.6% |
| $150–200K | 7.7% |
| $200K+ | 3.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.8% |
| 10–19 | 7.9% |
| 20–24 | 3.4% |
| 25–34 | 17.8% |
| 35–44 | 14.8% |
| 45–54 | 14.7% |
| 55–64 | 17.4% |
| 65–74 | 9.8% |
| 75+ | 6.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.2% |
| Owned outright | 37.1% |
| Rented | 17.6% |
| Vacant | 11.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.4% |
| Townhome | 0.4% |
| 2–4 units | 5.7% |
| 5–19 units | 0.6% |
| 20+ units | 1.5% |
| Mobile / other | 5.4% |
Businesses in 62233
123 business establishments with 2,468 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 24
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 19
- Retail Trade: 14
- Construction: 12
- Accommodation and Food Services: 12
- Finance and Insurance: 10
- Transportation and Warehousing: 7
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62288 — Steeleville village, IL (6.4 mi)
- 62241 — Ellis Grove village, IL (7.5 mi)
- 62297 (7.7 mi)
- 62272 — Percy village, IL (10.1 mi)
- 62280 — Rockwood village, IL (10.1 mi)
- 62997 — Willisville village, IL (11.2 mi)
- 62916 — Campbell Hill village, IL (11.4 mi)
- 62261 (12.2 mi)
Areas that include 62233
- Chester, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Randolph County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 8: highest median household income in Randolph County
- No. 3 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Randolph County
- No. 2 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Randolph County
- No. 3 of 8: highest median age in Randolph County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62233, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62233 in?
- 62233 is a Chester, IL mailing address. By land area, 9% lies inside Chester; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62233 in?
- 62233 is in Randolph County.
- What is the population of 62233?
- About 8,326 people (±299), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 8,187.
- What is the median household income in 62233?
- $84,556 (±$15,020), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 62233?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62233 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62233?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62288 (6.4 mi, Steeleville), 62241 (7.5 mi, Ellis Grove), 62297 (7.7 mi), 62272 (10.1 mi, Percy), 62280 (10.1 mi, Rockwood) and 62997 (11.2 mi, Willisville).
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