Richest ZIP Codes in Illinois
Top ZIP codes in Illinois ranked by median household income
Wealth in America varies dramatically by ZIP code. The richest ZIP codes often cluster around major metropolitan areas, coastal communities, and affluent suburbs. These neighborhoods typically feature high educational attainment, strong property values, and diverse professional economies.
This ranking uses median household income from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) to identify the highest-earning ZIP codes. Median income is preferred over mean income because it represents the typical household without being skewed by extreme outliers.
#1 ranked: 62844 (Grayville, IL) with a median household income of $47,625 and a population of 1,937.
| Rank | ZIP Code | City | State | Median Income | Population | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1201 | 62844 | Grayville | IL | $47,625 | 1,937 | $79,200 |
| 1202 | 61323 | Dover | IL | $47,500 | 125 | $120,000 |
| 1203 | 62362 | Perry | IL | $47,500 | 237 | $89,700 |
| 1204 | 62941 | Grand Chain | IL | $47,500 | 639 | $139,400 |
| 1205 | 61054 | Mount Morris | IL | $47,467 | 3,610 | $121,400 |
| 1206 | 61832 | Danville | IL | $47,332 | 32,450 | $82,400 |
| 1207 | 62947 | Herod | IL | $47,321 | 408 | $146,600 |
| 1208 | 62289 | Summerfield | IL | $47,237 | 273 | $64,500 |
| 1209 | 62423 | Dennison | IL | $47,179 | 546 | $173,300 |
| 1210 | 60115 | De Kalb | IL | $47,043 | 42,536 | $208,600 |
| 1211 | 62253 | Keyesport | IL | $47,000 | 932 | $95,500 |
| 1212 | 60966 | Sheldon | IL | $46,944 | 1,385 | $85,200 |
| 1213 | 62672 | Nilwood | IL | $46,771 | 151 | $47,600 |
| 1214 | 60970 | Watseka | IL | $46,688 | 5,991 | $119,900 |
| 1215 | 61102 | Rockford | IL | $46,599 | 15,937 | $98,900 |
| 1216 | 62060 | Madison | IL | $46,563 | 3,558 | $63,300 |
| 1217 | 62665 | Naples | IL | $46,528 | 1,222 | $65,800 |
| 1218 | 60968 | Thawville | IL | $46,250 | 374 | $92,100 |
| 1219 | 61101 | Rockford | IL | $46,163 | 19,318 | $90,600 |
| 1220 | 62957 | Mc Clure | IL | $46,053 | 640 | $71,300 |
| 1221 | 62932 | Elkville | IL | $46,000 | 1,152 | $82,400 |
| 1222 | 61041 | Hanover | IL | $45,938 | 1,338 | $114,900 |
| 1223 | 62205 | East Saint Louis | IL | $45,672 | 6,459 | $41,800 |
| 1224 | 62089 | Taylor Springs | IL | $45,543 | 487 | $68,300 |
| 1225 | 62819 | Buckner | IL | $45,341 | 247 | $62,900 |
| 1226 | 62093 | Wilsonville | IL | $45,313 | 487 | $86,700 |
| 1227 | 60926 | Claytonville | IL | $45,313 | 50 | $42,800 |
| 1228 | 62009 | Benld | IL | $45,217 | 1,723 | $85,100 |
| 1229 | 60619 | Chicago | IL | $45,206 | 59,503 | $219,600 |
| 1230 | 62703 | Southern View | IL | $45,009 | 28,922 | $96,500 |
| 1231 | 62633 | Biggs | IL | $44,783 | 638 | $86,900 |
| 1232 | 60649 | Chicago | IL | $44,175 | 48,056 | $213,200 |
| 1233 | 61451 | Laura | IL | $44,167 | 272 | $121,500 |
| 1234 | 62030 | Fidelity | IL | $44,063 | 71 | $90,800 |
| 1235 | 61344 | Mineral | IL | $44,063 | 264 | $71,400 |
| 1236 | 62809 | Barnhill | IL | $43,900 | 267 | $116,300 |
| 1237 | 62982 | Rosiclare | IL | $43,750 | 1,016 | $61,300 |
| 1238 | 60637 | Chicago | IL | $43,609 | 52,721 | $257,300 |
| 1239 | 62340 | Griggsville | IL | $43,333 | 1,673 | $99,500 |
| 1240 | 62336 | Ferris | IL | $43,125 | 84 | $77,100 |
| 1241 | 61468 | Opheim | IL | $42,969 | 92 | $96,800 |
| 1242 | 61346 | New Bedford | IL | $42,500 | 43 | $78,800 |
| 1243 | 60426 | Markham | IL | $42,196 | 23,906 | $91,000 |
| 1244 | 62203 | East Saint Louis | IL | $42,111 | 5,465 | $68,700 |
| 1245 | 62906 | Anna | IL | $41,993 | 7,329 | $145,400 |
| 1246 | 61541 | La Rose | IL | $41,875 | 97 | $72,900 |
| 1247 | 61260 | Joy | IL | $41,645 | 737 | $96,700 |
| 1248 | 61603 | Peoria Heights | IL | $41,618 | 15,356 | $77,500 |
| 1249 | 62953 | Joppa | IL | $41,563 | 259 | $45,000 |
| 1250 | 62999 | Zeigler | IL | $41,553 | 1,267 | $57,300 |
| 1251 | 62914 | Cairo | IL | $41,103 | 1,765 | $31,900 |
| 1252 | 60644 | Chicago | IL | $40,950 | 47,210 | $239,000 |
| 1253 | 62048 | Hartford | IL | $40,946 | 1,347 | $65,300 |
| 1254 | 60472 | Robbins | IL | $40,668 | 4,563 | $121,300 |
| 1255 | 60653 | Chicago | IL | $40,666 | 33,383 | $361,000 |
| 1256 | 62874 | Orient | IL | $40,625 | 440 | $54,000 |
| 1257 | 61112 | Rockford | IL | $40,563 | 152 | N/A |
| 1258 | 62018 | Cottage Hills | IL | $40,438 | 3,184 | $70,200 |
| 1259 | 62976 | Pulaski | IL | $40,139 | 392 | $101,200 |
| 1260 | 61606 | Peoria | IL | $39,196 | 6,684 | $142,700 |
| 1261 | 60636 | Chicago | IL | $38,807 | 32,198 | $155,300 |
| 1262 | 62334 | Elvaston | IL | $38,750 | 163 | $126,800 |
| 1263 | 61519 | Bryant | IL | $37,941 | 235 | $145,000 |
| 1264 | 62949 | Hurst | IL | $37,308 | 702 | $74,500 |
| 1265 | 60827 | Zcta 60827 | IL | $37,217 | 24,713 | $153,500 |
| 1266 | 62867 | New Haven | IL | $36,845 | 568 | $63,000 |
| 1267 | 62942 | Grand Tower | IL | $36,458 | 628 | $51,600 |
| 1268 | 61801 | Urbana | IL | $36,180 | 27,891 | $177,100 |
| 1269 | 62090 | Venice | IL | $36,098 | 1,039 | $37,400 |
| 1270 | 62204 | Washington Park | IL | $35,346 | 4,055 | $47,800 |
| 1271 | 62901 | Carbondale | IL | $35,089 | 22,946 | $146,600 |
| 1272 | 62970 | Olmsted | IL | $34,313 | 465 | $114,800 |
| 1273 | 60624 | Chicago | IL | $34,030 | 35,263 | $230,700 |
| 1274 | 62206 | Cahokia | IL | $33,838 | 12,959 | $53,200 |
| 1275 | 61104 | Rockford | IL | $33,772 | 17,222 | $90,100 |
| 1276 | 61602 | Peoria | IL | $33,750 | 1,163 | $231,000 |
| 1277 | 62701 | Springfield | IL | $32,195 | 1,205 | N/A |
| 1278 | 61239 | Carbon Cliff | IL | $32,177 | 1,189 | $99,400 |
| 1279 | 60621 | Chicago | IL | $31,905 | 28,301 | $153,500 |
| 1280 | 62915 | Cambria | IL | $31,875 | 384 | $106,700 |
| 1281 | 62964 | Mounds | IL | $31,833 | 1,109 | N/A |
| 1282 | 62861 | Maunie | IL | $31,250 | 57 | $18,800 |
| 1283 | 62059 | Lovejoy | IL | $30,673 | 729 | $37,500 |
| 1284 | 62207 | Alorton | IL | $29,845 | 6,984 | $58,200 |
| 1285 | 62887 | Springerton | IL | $29,135 | 104 | $63,900 |
| 1286 | 61416 | Bardolph | IL | $28,750 | 204 | $49,300 |
| 1287 | 62928 | Eddyville | IL | $27,955 | 103 | N/A |
| 1288 | 61820 | Champaign | IL | $27,539 | 40,599 | $184,500 |
| 1289 | 62201 | Sauget | IL | $27,437 | 4,921 | $60,000 |
| 1290 | 62891 | Valier | IL | $27,344 | 514 | $78,500 |
| 1291 | 62879 | Sailor Springs | IL | $26,964 | 28 | $23,200 |
| 1292 | 61605 | Peoria | IL | $26,392 | 13,424 | $47,400 |
| 1293 | 62083 | Rosamond | IL | $21,845 | 145 | $213,100 |
| 1294 | 60141 | Hines | IL | $18,717 | 195 | N/A |
| 1295 | 62843 | Golden Gate | IL | $16,020 | 87 | N/A |
| 1296 | 62523 | Decatur | IL | $13,393 | 707 | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The richest ZIP code is 62844 in Grayville, IL with a median household income of $47,625.
ZIP code wealth is measured by median household income from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Median income represents the midpoint where half of households earn more and half earn less.
States like Connecticut, New Jersey, California, and Massachusetts tend to have the most ZIP codes in the top income brackets, with affluent suburbs and coastal communities driving the numbers.