ZIP Code 62831 -- Du bois, IL

Washington | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.8x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 95.48% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
339
Unknown
Median Income
$79,464
Home Value
$141,700
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
45.50
Diversity Index
8.40
Very Low
Cost of Living
70.4
significantly below average
Unemployment
1.9%

About ZIP Code 62831

ZIP code 62831 in Du Bois, Illinois is a unknown area with a population of 339. The median household income is $79,464, which is This is 6% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $141,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.8x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 70.4 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 45.50 years. Approximately 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Washington, IL.

Population & Age

Total Population
339
Median Age
45.50
Male Population
146
43.1%
Female Population
193
56.9%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
8.40 Very Low
White
97.4%
Black or African American
0.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
0.6%
Other Race
1.8%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$79,464
Mean Household Income
$84,090
Per Capita Income
$38,848
Below Poverty Line
4.4%

This is 6% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$141,700
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
214
Occupied Units
155
Vacant Units
59
27.6% vacancy
Median Year Built
1976
Owner Occupied
95.5%
Renter Occupied
4.5%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.8x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 95.5% Renter 4.5%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 95.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 9.9%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
206
Employment Rate
98.1%
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
89.2%
Carpool
7.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%

Cost of Living Index

70.4
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 62831 is 29.6% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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62214 Venedy 1,048 $104,063
62268 Oakdale 764 $95,833

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 62831

ZIP code 62831 (Du bois, IL) has a total population of 339 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 45.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 62831 is $79,464 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 6% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 62831 is primarily located in Du bois, Illinois (IL). It falls within Washington County.

The median home value in ZIP code 62831 is $141,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

The median age in ZIP code 62831 is 45.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 62831 has a cost of living index of 70.36 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 62831, 22.31% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 9.92% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 62831 is 1.94%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 0.00% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.