Lowest-poverty ZIP codes in Illinois
Top 25 lowest-poverty ZIP codes in Illinois. #1 is 62684 (Sherman) at about 0.6% poverty rate. Compare socioeconomic markers on US5.
These ZIP codes have the lowest ACS poverty rates in Illinois among areas with enough population for a meaningful comparison.
Lowest poverty on this board: 62684 (Sherman) at about 0.6%; 61052 (Monroe Center) at about 1.0%; 60043 (Kenilworth) at about 1.1%.
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Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Poverty rate | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62684 | Sherman | Sangamon County | 0.6% | 5,422 | $142,155 | $292,000 |
| 2 | 61052 | Monroe Center | Ogle County | 1.0% | 1,160 | $91,875 | $211,700 |
| 3 | 60043 | Kenilworth | Cook County | 1.1% | 2,543 | $250,001 | $1,409,800 |
| 4 | 61748 | Hudson | McLean County | 1.5% | 2,612 | $125,690 | $223,700 |
| 5 | 62021 | Prairietown | Madison County | 1.5% | 1,127 | $108,125 | $277,700 |
| 6 | 62294 | Troy | Madison County | 1.6% | 15,246 | $108,418 | $255,700 |
| 7 | 61413 | Alpha | Henry County | 1.7% | 1,038 | $72,955 | $128,400 |
| 8 | 60143 | Itasca | DuPage County | 1.7% | 11,798 | $112,247 | $386,600 |
| 9 | 60503 | Aurora | Will County | 1.8% | 16,879 | $142,773 | $311,300 |
| 10 | 61084 | Stillman Valley | Ogle County | 1.8% | 3,166 | $93,264 | $204,400 |
| 11 | 60521 | Hinsdale | DuPage County | 1.8% | 18,097 | $244,318 | $988,000 |
| 12 | 60602 | Chicago | Cook County | 1.9% | 1,127 | $123,047 | $383,300 |
| 13 | 61884 | White Heath | Piatt County | 2.0% | 1,072 | $101,250 | $258,800 |
| 14 | 62281 | St. Jacob | Madison County | 2.0% | 3,018 | $122,679 | $287,800 |
| 15 | 62244 | Maeystown | Monroe County | 2.0% | 1,155 | $115,183 | $207,000 |
| 16 | 60558 | Western Springs | Cook County | 2.0% | 13,353 | $218,839 | $691,300 |
| 17 | 61729 | Congerville | Woodford County | 2.0% | 1,168 | $80,882 | $242,500 |
| 18 | 61467 | Oneida | Knox County | 2.1% | 1,262 | $82,917 | $132,700 |
| 19 | 62338 | Fowler | Adams County | 2.1% | 1,109 | $86,339 | $173,000 |
| 20 | 62467 | Teutopolis | Effingham County | 2.2% | 3,693 | $94,183 | $225,500 |
| 21 | 60305 | River Forest | Cook County | 2.2% | 11,489 | $148,711 | $676,900 |
| 22 | 60447 | Minooka | Kendall County | 2.2% | 16,099 | $115,039 | $295,400 |
| 23 | 60124 | Elgin | Kane County | 2.2% | 24,400 | $135,350 | $403,300 |
| 24 | 60184 | Wayne | DuPage County | 2.3% | 2,280 | $170,074 | $674,000 |
| 25 | 60047 | Long Grove | Lake County | 2.3% | 44,100 | $173,043 | $510,000 |
Frequently asked questions
Which ZIP codes in Illinois have the lowest poverty rates?
By ACS poverty rate, 62684 (Sherman) ranks near the top at about 0.6%. The table lists the top 25 lowest-poverty codes.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in Illinois?
We rank indexable ZIP codes with poverty-rate data from low to high (population floor applies).
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in Illinois?
Visit the Illinois state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.