Hamilton, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62341
Hancock County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,610
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,262
- Median income Near-median income area
- $136,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hamilton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62341 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62341 covers 120.3 square miles in Hamilton, Hancock County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,610 residents on file, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62341 reports a modest median household income of $62,262 (22% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,692. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $136,900 (29% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $938; owner occupancy is 73.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hancock County, so 62341 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 62341
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hamilton, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62341.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 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 62341, Hamilton, 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
3,610
Population
120.3
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62341?
41.7
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
1.6%
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?
$62,262
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$39,692
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62341 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Hamilton, 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)
$62,262 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
1,618housing units
1,618
Total Housing Units
1,454
Occupied Units
164
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$136,900
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$938
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 54 business establishments in ZIP 62341, employing approximately 455 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,858,000.
54
Businesses
455
Employees
$18.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 8 | 14.8% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 14.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 4 | 7.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 5.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 5.6% |
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 62341 vs 62334 →
ZIP 62341 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52632
Keokuk (52632)
13,086 residents
- 62341 3,610
Hamilton (62341)
3,610 residents
- 62379 2,049
Warsaw (62379)
2,049 residents
- 62354 1,684
Nauvoo (62354)
1,684 residents
- 62313 389
Basco (62313)
389 residents
- 62334 172
Elvaston (62334)
172 residents
- 62336 47
Ferris (62336)
47 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62341 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62341 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62313
Basco (62313)
$108,646 median income
- 62354
Nauvoo (62354)
$72,788 median income
- 62341
Hamilton (62341)
$62,262 median income
- 62379
Warsaw (62379)
$62,200 median income
- 52632
Keokuk (52632)
$56,653 median income
- 62336 $43,125
Ferris (62336)
$43,125 median income
- 62334 $38,750
Elvaston (62334)
$38,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62341 ranks #3 of 7 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 62341, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,610 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 62341 in?
ZIP code 62341 (Hamilton) is located in Hancock County, Illinois. Hancock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hancock-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62341?
ZIP code 62341 in Hamilton, IL has a population of 3,610 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62341?
The median household income in ZIP 62341 is $62,262, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62341?
The median home value in ZIP 62341 is $136,900, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62341?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62341 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62341?
ZIP code 62341 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 455 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62341?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62341 are: Manufacturing (8), Retail trade (8), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62341?
In ZIP code 62341, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62341?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62341 is 23.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62341?
In ZIP code 62341, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62341?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62341 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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