Augusta, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62311
Schuyler County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 860
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $47,794
- Median income Below-median income area
- $101,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 28.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Augusta pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62311 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62311 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Augusta, Schuyler County, Illinois, home to just 860 residents across 132.3 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62311 reports a modest median household income of $47,794 (40% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,585. The poverty rate is 20.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $101,100 (47% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $617; owner occupancy is 85.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Schuyler County, so 62311 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 62311
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Augusta, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62311.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62311, Augusta, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
860
Population
132.3
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62311?
42.6
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
0.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$47,794
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$39,585
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62311 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Augusta, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$47,794 8th percentile higher than 8% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
479housing units
479
Total Housing Units
398
Occupied Units
81
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$101,100
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$617
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 62311, employing approximately 87 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,074,000.
25
Businesses
87
Employees
$3.1M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 20.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 12.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 12.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62311 vs 62346 →
ZIP 62311 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62367
Plymouth (62367)
1,345 residents
- 62339
Golden (62339)
874 residents
- 62311
Augusta (62311)
860 residents
- 62316
Bowen (62316)
660 residents
- 62346 178
La Prairie (62346)
178 residents
- 62344 138
Huntsville (62344)
138 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62311 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62311 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62339
Golden (62339)
$62,422 median income
- 62316
Bowen (62316)
$61,094 median income
- 62367
Plymouth (62367)
$58,000 median income
- 62311
Augusta (62311)
$47,794 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62311 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62311, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 62311 in?
ZIP code 62311 (Augusta) is located in Schuyler County, Illinois. Schuyler County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/schuyler-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62311?
ZIP code 62311 in Augusta, IL has a population of 860 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62311?
The median household income in ZIP 62311 is $47,794, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62311?
The median home value in ZIP 62311 is $101,100, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62311?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62311 is White at 98.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62311?
ZIP code 62311 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 87 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62311?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62311 are: Retail trade (5), Accommodation and food services (5), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62311?
In ZIP code 62311, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62311?
In ZIP code 62311, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62311?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62311 is 20.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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