Mount Pulaski, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62548
Logan County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,258
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $73,312
- Median income Near-median income area
- $119,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mount Pulaski pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62548 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 62548 (Mount Pulaski, IL) fell -13.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 183.9 in 2023 to 158.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62548 covers 230.4 square miles in Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,258 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62548 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,312 (8% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,222. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $119,400 (38% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $802; owner occupancy is 84.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Logan County, so 62548 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 62548
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Pulaski, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62548.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 62548, Mount Pulaski, 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
2,258
Population
230.4
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62548?
48.5
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
0.8%
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?
$73,312
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$35,222
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62548 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Mount Pulaski, 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)
$73,312 47th percentile higher than 47% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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
954housing units
954
Total Housing Units
918
Occupied Units
36
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,400
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$802
Median Rent
1950
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-13.9%
YoY Change (2024)
158
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+58%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62548 have decreased 13.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +58% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.3% | 126 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 139 |
| 2022 | +12.0% | 156 |
| 2023 | +18.1% | 184 |
| 2024 | -13.9% | 158 |
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 51 business establishments in ZIP 62548, employing approximately 439 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,741,000.
51
Businesses
439
Employees
$17.7M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 13.7% |
| Construction | 6 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 11.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 9.8% |
| Information | 3 | 5.9% |
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 62548 vs 62541 →
ZIP 62548 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62548
Mount Pulaski (62548)
2,258 residents
- 62539
Illiopolis (62539)
1,358 residents
- 62515
Buffalo (62515)
961 residents
- 62551 837
Niantic (62551)
837 residents
- 62543 540
Latham (62543)
540 residents
- 62518 457
Chestnut (62518)
457 residents
- 62519 94
Cornland (62519)
94 residents
- 62541 57
Lake Fork (62541)
57 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62548 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62548 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62539
Illiopolis (62539)
$82,750 median income
- 62543
Latham (62543)
$73,594 median income
- 62548
Mount Pulaski (62548)
$73,312 median income
- 62551
Niantic (62551)
$69,583 median income
- 62515
Buffalo (62515)
$62,222 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62548 ranks #3 of 5 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 62548, 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 (2,258 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 62548 in?
ZIP code 62548 (Mount Pulaski) is located in Logan County, Illinois. Logan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/logan-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62548?
ZIP code 62548 in Mount Pulaski, IL has a population of 2,258 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62548?
The median household income in ZIP 62548 is $73,312, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62548?
The median home value in ZIP 62548 is $119,400, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62548?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62548 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62548?
ZIP code 62548 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 439 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62548?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62548 are: Wholesale trade (7), Construction (6), Retail trade (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62548?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62548 decreased by 13.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 58%. 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 62548?
In ZIP code 62548, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 62548?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62548 is 23.8 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 62548?
In ZIP code 62548, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62548?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62548 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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