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Greenville, IL
City in Bond County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62246.
Population
7,235
Land area
6.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,147
ZIP codes
1
Greenville and its ZIP codes
Greenville at a glance
- Greenville is about 5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 278th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $62,089, 26% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,000 (54% below Illinois) and median rent is $783 a month.
Local data for Greenville, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greenville, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,089
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$122,000
Median rent
$783/mo
Homeownership
60.8%
Bachelor's or higher
23.7%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,123), Irish Americans (936), French Americans (232).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bond County. PPP loans are for Greenville.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,140
4,518 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,500
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$122M
FY 2026, $7,319 per person
PPP loans
$18.3M
398 loans, 2,699 jobs reported
How people get to work
Greenville, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked7.9%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greenville, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
301
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
43.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greenville, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Greenville
1 in or overlapping Greenville. Population shown
Cities near Greenville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SmithboroVillage | 2.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Mulberry GroveVillage | 7.2 mi | 1 |
| PocahontasVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.8 |
| Old RipleyVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| DonnellsonVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| KeyesportVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| PanamaVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| SorentoVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| PierronVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| CoffeenCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| GrantforkVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| New DouglasVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| St. RoseVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| FillmoreVillage | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| VandaliaCity | 17 mi | 8.1 |
| VernonVillage | 17 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Greenville, IL in?
- Greenville is in Bond County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Greenville, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Greenville include 62246.
- What is the population of Greenville, IL?
- About 7,235 people live in Greenville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Greenville?
- Nearby places include Smithboro (2.9 mi), Mulberry Grove (7.2 mi), Pocahontas (9.1 mi), Old Ripley (9.8 mi), Donnellson (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023