Mount Sterling, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62353
Brown County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,637
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $66,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $152,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mount Sterling pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62353 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62353 (Mount Sterling, IL) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 62353 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Sterling, Brown County, Illinois, home to 5,637 residents across 485.9 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62353 reports a modest median household income of $66,000 (18% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,959. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $152,100 (21% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $755; owner occupancy is 64.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Brown County, so 62353 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 62353
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Sterling, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62353.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
8 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 62353, Mount Sterling, 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
5,637
Population
485.9
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62353?
40.1
Median Age
68.7%
Male
31.3%
Female
1.9%
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?
$66,000
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$22,959
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62353 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Mount Sterling, 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)
$66,000 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
1,645housing units
1,645
Total Housing Units
1,464
Occupied Units
181
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,100
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$755
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 99 business establishments in ZIP 62353, employing approximately 3,669 people with a combined annual payroll of $194,641,000.
99
Businesses
3,669
Employees
$194.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 14.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 10.1% |
| Construction | 8 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 8.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 6.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 5.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 62353 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62353
Mount Sterling (62353)
5,637 residents
- 62378 896
Versailles (62378)
896 residents
- 62375 369
Timewell (62375)
369 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62353 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62353 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62375
Timewell (62375)
$76,855 median income
- 62378
Versailles (62378)
$69,650 median income
- 62353
Mount Sterling (62353)
$66,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62353 ranks #3 of 3 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 62353, 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 (5,637 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 62353 in?
ZIP code 62353 (Mount Sterling) is located in Brown County, Illinois. Brown County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brown-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62353?
ZIP code 62353 in Mount Sterling, IL has a population of 5,637 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62353?
The median household income in ZIP 62353 is $66,000, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62353?
The median home value in ZIP 62353 is $152,100, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62353?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62353 is White at 69.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62353?
ZIP code 62353 has 99 business establishments employing approximately 3,669 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62353?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62353 are: Other services (except public administration) (15), Retail trade (14), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62353?
In ZIP code 62353, 48.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% 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 62353?
In ZIP code 62353, approximately 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62353?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62353 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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