ZIP Code 62547

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Mount Auburn · Christian County · Illinois

Population
804

7/sq mi

Median income
$59,750

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$94,600

▼ 66% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.8%

Median age 47.7

Land area
108.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 62547 in Mount Auburn, Illinois has a population of 804. The median household income is $59,750, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $94,600, 66% below the US average. 12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62547 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 108.6 square miles in Mount Auburn, Christian County, Illinois. The area is home to 804 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 62547 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62547 sits at $59,750 (25% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $33,832. The poverty rate stands at 20.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $94,600 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $1,154 per month, and 91.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62547 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Christian County, so you can benchmark 62547 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 →

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 62547, Mount Auburn, 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

804

Population

108.6

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62547?

47.7

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$59,750

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$33,832

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

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

What does housing look like?

283

Total Housing Units

251

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.6%
Renter 8.4%

$94,600

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$1,154

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 13 business establishments in ZIP 62547, employing approximately 59 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,404,000.

13

Businesses

59

Employees

$3.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 23.1%

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 62547 vs 62539 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
62539 Illiopolis, IL 1,358 6.7 mi
62513 Blue Mound, IL 1,766 6.1 mi
62545 Mechanicsburg, IL 1,246 7.5 mi
62551 Niantic, IL 837 7.6 mi
62567 Stonington, IL 1,154 9.1 mi
62515 Buffalo, IL 961 9.2 mi
62531 Edinburg, IL 1,792 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62547 in?
ZIP code 62547 (Mount Auburn) 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 62547?
ZIP code 62547 in Mount Auburn, IL has a population of 804 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62547?
The median household income in ZIP 62547 is $59,750, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62547?
The median home value in ZIP 62547 is $94,600, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62547?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62547 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62547?
ZIP code 62547 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 59 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62547?
In ZIP code 62547, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% 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 62547?
In ZIP code 62547, approximately 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62547?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62547 is 20.6% 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 Mount Auburn, 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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