ZIP Code 62531

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Edinburg · Christian County · Illinois

Population
1,792

12/sq mi

Median income
$98,125

▲ 29% vs US

higher than 80% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$134,800

▼ 52% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.6%

Median age 46.4

Land area
155.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 62531 in Edinburg, Illinois has a population of 1,792. The median household income is $98,125, which is 29% above the national average. Median home value is $134,800, 52% below the US average. 13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62531 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 155.8 square miles in Edinburg, Christian County, Illinois. The area is home to 1,792 residents, producing a population density of 12 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62531 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62531 sits at $98,125 (23% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $49,224. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $134,800 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $853 per month, and 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62531 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Christian County, so you can benchmark 62531 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 62531

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62531.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62531, Edinburg, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,792

Population

155.8

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62531?

46.4

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$98,125

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$49,224

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

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

What does housing look like?

832

Total Housing Units

794

Occupied Units

38

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$134,800

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$853

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

159

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+59%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62531 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +59% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +4.3% 133
2020 -8.2% 123
2021 +9.8% 135
2022 +3.4% 139
2024 159

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 62531, employing approximately 65 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,865,000.

21

Businesses

65

Employees

$5.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 28.6%
Other services (except public administration) 6 28.6%
Wholesale trade 3 14.3%

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 62531 vs 62545 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
62545 Mechanicsburg, IL 1,246 6.6 mi
62540 Kincaid, IL 1,492 6.2 mi
62517 Bulpitt, IL 226 6.0 mi
62570 Tovey, IL 512 6.6 mi
62563 Rochester, IL 5,686 7.5 mi
62568 Taylorville, IL 16,355 8.7 mi
62547 Mount Auburn, IL 804 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62531 in?
ZIP code 62531 (Edinburg) is located in Christian County, Illinois. Christian County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/christian-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62531?
ZIP code 62531 in Edinburg, IL has a population of 1,792 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62531?
The median household income in ZIP 62531 is $98,125, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62531?
The median home value in ZIP 62531 is $134,800, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62531?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62531 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62531?
ZIP code 62531 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 65 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62531?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62531 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (6), Wholesale trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62531?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62531 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 59%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62531?
In ZIP code 62531, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% 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 62531?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62531 is 21.7 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 62531?
In ZIP code 62531, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62531?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62531 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Edinburg, IL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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