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ZIP Code 62548

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Mount Pulaski · Logan County · Illinois

Population
2,258

10/sq mi

Median income
$73,312

▼ 4% vs US

higher than 52% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$119,400

▼ 57% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.8%

Median age 48.5

Land area
230.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 62548 in Mount Pulaski, Illinois has a population of 2,258. The median household income is $73,312, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $119,400, 57% below the US average. 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62548 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 230.4 square miles in Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. The area is home to 2,258 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 62548 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62548 sits at $73,312 (8% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $35,222. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $119,400 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $802 per month, and 84.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62548 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Logan County, so you can benchmark 62548 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 62548

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62548.

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 62548, Mount Pulaski, 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

2,258

Population

230.4

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62548?

48.5

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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

$35,222

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 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 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

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

What does housing look like?

954

Total Housing Units

918

Occupied Units

36

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$119,400

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$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 Code City Population Distance
62541 Lake Fork, IL 57 4.0 mi
62543 Latham, IL 540 6.9 mi
62539 Illiopolis, IL 1,358 7.9 mi
62519 Cornland, IL 94 6.9 mi
62518 Chestnut, IL 457 7.1 mi
62515 Buffalo, IL 961 9.7 mi
62551 Niantic, IL 837 10.9 mi

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Related Areas

Logan County Mount Pulaski, IL Illinois

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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Official Data Resources for Mount Pulaski, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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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