PlainZIP

La Prairie, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62346

Adams County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

178
2/sq mi
$126,700
Median home value
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

La Prairie pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62346 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62346 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Prairie, Adams County, Illinois, home to just 178 residents across 89.0 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 62346, but per-capita income is $26,318. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.3%. Housing costs here run $126,700 for a typical home value (34% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 97.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Adams County, letting you compare 62346 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 →

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 62346, La Prairie, 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

178

Population

89.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62346?

62.1

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$26,318

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

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

What does housing look like?

86

Total Housing Units

72

Occupied Units

14

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.2%
Renter 2.8%

$126,700

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 62346, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $138,000.

4

Businesses

14

Employees

$138K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 62346 vs 62311 →

ZIP 62346 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 62346 ranks #6 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 Code City Population Distance
62311 Augusta, IL 860 5.3 mi
62339 Golden, IL 874 5.1 mi
62344 Huntsville, IL 138 6.3 mi
62316 Bowen, IL 660 8.3 mi
62375 Timewell, IL 369 10.7 mi
62320 Camp Point, IL 2,185 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Adams County

62301 standard
Quincy, IL
Pop: 33,758
62305 standard
Quincy, IL
Pop: 18,052
62347 standard
Liberty, IL
Pop: 2,282
62320 standard
Camp Point, IL
Pop: 2,185
62351 standard
Mendon, IL
Pop: 1,856
62360 standard
Payson, IL
Pop: 1,656

Related Areas

Adams County La Prairie, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62346 in? ▼
ZIP code 62346 (La Prairie) is located in Adams County, Illinois. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62346? ▼
ZIP code 62346 in La Prairie, IL has a population of 178 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62346? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62346 is $126,700, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62346? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62346 is White at 99.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62346? ▼
ZIP code 62346 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62346? ▼
In ZIP code 62346, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 62346? ▼
In ZIP code 62346, approximately 97.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62346? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62346 is 17.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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