62831 ZIP Code, Du Bois, IL
62831 is a ZIP code in Du Bois, Illinois — mostly in Washington County (77% of its land), with smaller parts in Perry County. It covers 41 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62876, 62808 and 62888. 339 people live here in 155 households, fewer than in most Illinois ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (96%). Median household income is $79,464, close to the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 45.5, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Du Bois, IL
- County: Washington County
- Land area: 41 sq mi
- Population: 339
- Median household income: $79,464
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 339 |
| Households | 155 |
| Median household income | $79,464 |
| Income per person | $38,848 |
| Median age | 45.5 |
| Homeowners | 95.5% |
| Median home value | $141,700 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% |
| Broadband internet | 92.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 6.5% |
| $15–25K | 5.2% |
| $25–35K | 7.1% |
| $35–50K | 8.4% |
| $50–75K | 16.1% |
| $75–100K | 25.2% |
| $100–150K | 21.3% |
| $150–200K | 7.1% |
| $200K+ | 3.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.6% |
| 10–19 | 11.2% |
| 20–24 | 6.8% |
| 25–34 | 7.1% |
| 35–44 | 12.1% |
| 45–54 | 12.7% |
| 55–64 | 14.8% |
| 65–74 | 19.8% |
| 75+ | 5.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 31.8% |
| Owned outright | 37.4% |
| Rented | 3.3% |
| Vacant | 27.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 79.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 3.3% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 17.8% |
Businesses in 62831
7 business establishments with 55 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62876 — Radom village, IL (3.3 mi)
- 62808 — Ashley city, IL (5.3 mi)
- 62888 — Tamaroa village, IL (7.4 mi)
- 62883 (7.9 mi)
- 62894 — Waltonville village, IL (10.1 mi)
- 62877 — Richview village, IL (11 mi)
- 62263 — Nashville city, IL (11.3 mi)
- 62898 — Woodlawn village, IL (11.9 mi)
Areas that include 62831
- Du Bois, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Perry County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Washington County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 62831, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 62831 in?
- 62831 is a Du Bois, IL mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Du Bois; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 62831 in?
- 62831 is mostly in Washington County (77% of its land), with smaller parts in Perry County.
- What is the population of 62831?
- About 339 people (±104), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 526.
- What is the median household income in 62831?
- $79,464 (±$13,974), 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 62831?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 62831 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 62831?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62876 (3.3 mi, Radom), 62808 (5.3 mi, Ashley), 62888 (7.4 mi, Tamaroa), 62883 (7.9 mi), 62894 (10.1 mi, Waltonville) and 62877 (11 mi, Richview).
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