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ZIP Code 62028
Elsah, IL, Jersey County
Population
1,385
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
231
City
Elsah
ZIP 62028 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 62028 at a glance
- The median household income is $72,031, 14% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,900 (35% below Illinois).
Local data for ZIP 62028
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 62028, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,031
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$170,900
Homeownership
64.8%
Bachelor's or higher
53.0%
Median age
21.8
Average commute
19.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
5
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
502
$16.7M annual payroll
PPP loans
$157K
11 loans
Campaign donations
$2,678
80% D, 8% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 62028, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
329
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
72
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 22°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 62028, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 62028?
- ZIP code 62028 is in Elsah, IL (Jersey County).
- What county is ZIP code 62028 in?
- ZIP code 62028 is mostly in Jersey County, Illinois.
- How many people live in ZIP code 62028?
- About 1,385 people live in the 62028 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.