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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
$47,794
Median income
$101,100
Median home value
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,585. The poverty rate stands at 20.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $101,100 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $617 per month, and 85.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Schuyler County, letting you compare 62311 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 62311?

42.6

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 98.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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

$39,585

Per Capita Income

20.1%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62311 ranks nationally

Augusta, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$47,794 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

479

Total Housing Units

398

Occupied Units

81

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.4%
Renter 14.6%

$101,100

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62311 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62311 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
62346 La Prairie, IL 178 5.3 mi
62367 Plymouth, IL 1,345 6.2 mi
62344 Huntsville, IL 138 5.9 mi
62316 Bowen, IL 660 7.3 mi
62339 Golden, IL 874 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Schuyler County

62681 standard
Rushville, IL
Pop: 5,602
62624 standard
Browning, IL
Pop: 546
62639 standard
Frederick, IL
Pop: 316
61452 standard
Littleton, IL
Pop: 293
62319 standard
Camden, IL
Pop: 264
62344 standard
Huntsville, IL
Pop: 138

Related Areas

Schuyler County Augusta, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.