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Greenup, IL
Village in Cumberland County, Illinois.
Population
1,823
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,042
ZIP codes
0
Greenup and its ZIP codes
Greenup at a glance
- Greenup is about 4.6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,417 a year, 38% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,900 (65% below Illinois) and median rent is $732 a month.
Local data for Greenup, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greenup, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,417
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$91,900
Median rent
$732/mo
Homeownership
78.4%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (436), Irish Americans (106), Dutch Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cumberland County. PPP loans are for Greenup.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,319
2,889 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$104,890
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$92.9M
FY 2026, $8,892 per person
How people get to work
Greenup, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greenup, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
232
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 19°F
45.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greenup, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Greenup
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ToledoVillage | 4.8 mi | 0.9 |
| JewettVillage | 5.3 mi | 1 |
| HidalgoVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.3 |
| JanesvilleCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Rose HillVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| CaseyCity | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| YaleVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| MontroseVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| LernaVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| TrillaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| MartinsvilleCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| NeogaCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| WheelerVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| CharlestonCity | 17 mi | 9.1 |
| WestfieldVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| DieterichVillage | 18 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Greenup, IL in?
- Greenup is in Cumberland County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Greenup, IL?
- About 1,823 people live in Greenup, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Greenup?
- Nearby places include Toledo (4.8 mi), Jewett (5.3 mi), Hidalgo (6.3 mi), Janesville (9.9 mi), Rose Hill (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023