62656 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 62656, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

62656 is a zip code in Logan County, Illinois, which covers Broadwell, Chester, Corwin, East Lincoln, Elkhart, Eminence, Mount Pulaski, Oran, Orvil, Sheridan, and West Lincoln, with a total population of 18,380 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 62656 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 62656.

The estimated population of people living in 62656 is 18,380, with a median age of 39.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 62656 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,380
 -3.84% -7.32%
2020
19,113
 -0.87% -
2019
19,280
 -1.31% -
2018
19,535
 -1.49% -
2017
19,831
 - -

Population of 62656 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 62656 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
80.9%
82.1%
 -1.46%
Black/African American
10.9%
9.9%
 +10.10%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.2%
4.2%
 0.00%
Asian
0.7%
1.1%
 -36.36%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.2%
2.4%
 +33.33%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 62656 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 62656 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 62656 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 62656 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.6 -0.25% 38.5 0% 40.7 -0.73%
2020 39.7 0% 38.5 -2.28% 41 +2.76%
2019 39.7 -0.25% 39.4 +1.81% 39.9 -1.72%
2018 39.8 +0.76% 38.7 +0.52% 40.6 +0.5%
2017 39.5 - 38.5 - 40.4 -

The median age of the 62656 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 62656 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,018 -13.25% 913 -25.73% 878 698
10 to 19 1,068 +9.52% 1,219 -17.3% 1,157 1,020
20 to 29 1,448 +2.35% 1,584 -10.27% 1,457 1,417
30 to 39 1,400 -8.45% 1,413 -1.76% 1,283 1,382
40 to 49 1,201 -7.72% 1,422 -32.59% 1,083 990
50 to 59 1,251 -0.48% 1,311 -0.65% 1,244 1,295
60 to 69 1,063 -13.43% 1,149 -5.39% 924 1,083
70+ 994 +13.11% 1,377 -1.74% 1,121 1,348

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 62656 zip code is $56,504.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 62656.

  • Under 25
    $35,572.00
  • 25 to 44
    $57,456.00
  • 45 to 64
    $77,007.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,729.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 62656 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 62656, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 62656 is currently $79,181.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.32% of households in 62656 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 62656 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.11%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.03%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.01%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.81%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.29%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.43%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.32%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 62656 is $29,350.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 62656 by the total population of 62656.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 62656 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 62656 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.46%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.35%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.53%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.18%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.48%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 62656 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 62656 zip over the age of 16 is 15,858.

Of those people, a total of 50.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 62656 is 47.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 62656 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,231 42.90% 24.40%
20 to 24 years 1,498 76.30% 4.50%
25 to 29 years 1,376 55.80% 5.10%
30 to 34 years 1,468 55.50% 4.90%
35 to 44 years 2,136 60.80% 5.40%
45 to 54 years 2,285 68.40% 6.20%
55 to 59 years 1,388 63.20% 6.20%
60 to 64 years 1,095 51.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,870 22.50% 2.90%
75 years and over 1,511 6.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 62656. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 13,209 55.70% 5.70%
Black or African American 1,982 19.50% 12.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 19 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 100 46.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 88 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 460 63.70% 8.90%
Hispanic or Latino 649 25.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,727 56.70% 5.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 62656 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 62656 is 7,586, with median earnings of $35,395.00.

Women in 62656 are earning approximately 64.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,586 $35,395.00
Male 4,240 $41,775.00
Female 3,346 $26,809.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 62656 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 579 $54,917.00
Business and Financial 334 $60,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 244 $72,727.00
Architecture and Engineering 66 $83,910.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 108 $39,896.00
Community and Social Service 180 $45,658.00
Legal 59 $67,031.00
Educational and Library 421 $35,417.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 63 $59,531.00
Healthcare Practitioners 457 $48,750.00
Healthcare Support 315 $18,229.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 49 $14,531.00
Law Enforcement 193 $64,923.00
Food Preparation and Serving 609 $11,376.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 194 $39,688.00
Personal Care and Service 192 $8,594.00
Sales 749 $27,792.00
Office and Administrative Support 829 $26,828.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 65 $21,146.00
Construction and Extraction 295 $35,547.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 300 $49,688.00
Production 660 $37,903.00
Transportation and Material Moving 315 $43,828.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 62656 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 62656.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 429 $60,234.00 150 $48,958.00
Business and Financial 82 $32,361.00 252 $65,694.00
Computer and Mathematical 207 $73,424.00 37 $65,208.00
Architecture and Engineering 53 $83,942.00 13 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 90 $39,427.00 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 102 $21,771.00 78 $46,776.00
Legal 16 $0.00 43 $96,458.00
Educational and Library 60 $40,250.00 361 $33,036.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 46 $78,000.00 17 $28,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 101 $71,453.00 356 $43,869.00
Healthcare Support 75 $13,309.00 240 $25,673.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 49 $14,531.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 161 $64,413.00 32 $69,167.00
Food Preparation and Serving 192 $5,278.00 417 $15,610.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 171 $40,060.00 23 $4,583.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $4,821.00 179 $8,613.00
Sales 410 $47,143.00 339 $16,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 278 $35,610.00 551 $25,226.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $20,833.00 29 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 295 $35,547.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 297 $52,813.00 3 $0.00
Production 538 $38,226.00 122 $31,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 282 $50,600.00 33 $14,514.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,828 households in 62656, with an average household size of 2.14 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,125 families living in the 62656 zip code with an average family size of 2.67 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 62656:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,138 391 596 2,703
Average Household Size 2.76 2.3 2.85 1.24
Total Families 3,138 391 596 0
Average Household Size 2.76 2.08 2.61 0

Poverty

Of the 4,125 families living in 62656, 8.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 62656:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,386 housing units in 62656.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,828 92.45%
Vacant 558 7.55%

31.30% of the total 7,386 housing units in 62656 are rental units. This is approximately 2,312 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,436 are occupied by the owner - or 60.06% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 62656 is $725.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 62656 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    80
  • Less than $500
    372
  • $500 to $999
    1,567
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    280
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    76
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    17
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 62656 is $113,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 62656 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    453
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,447
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,201
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    592
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    538
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    101
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    101
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 62656. The chart below shows the number of properties in 62656 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,648
  • 1940 to 1949
    398
  • 1950 to 1959
    999
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,395
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,203
  • 1980 to 1989
    602
  • 1990 to 1999
    679
  • 2000 to 2009
    348
  • 2010 to 2013
    114
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 62656 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    515
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,548
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,203
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,562

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 62656 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 62656 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 62656.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    800
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,148
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,558
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    566
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    184
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    131
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    360
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    205
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    374
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    475
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    148
  • 90 or more minutes
    126

Summary

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