Athens, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62613
Menard County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,872
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $86,675
- Median income Above-median income area
- $200,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Athens pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62613 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 62613 (Athens, IL) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 163.0 in 2023 to 166.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62613 covers 169.1 square miles in Athens, Menard County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,872 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62613 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,675 (8% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,663. The poverty rate is 7.1%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $200,900 (5% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $914; 81.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Menard County, so 62613 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 62613
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Athens, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62613.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 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 62613, Athens, 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
3,872
Population
169.1
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62613?
38.5
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
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?
$86,675
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$38,663
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62613 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Athens, 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)
$86,675 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
1,632housing units
1,632
Total Housing Units
1,539
Occupied Units
93
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$200,900
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$914
Median Rent
1990
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
166
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+66%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62613 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +66% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 132 |
| 2021 | +5.3% | 140 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 162 |
| 2023 | +0.8% | 163 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 166 |
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 56 business establishments in ZIP 62613, employing approximately 351 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,523,000.
56
Businesses
351
Employees
$16.5M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 17.9% |
| Construction | 8 | 14.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 8.9% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.1% |
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 62613 vs 62625 →
ZIP 62613 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62707
Springfield (62707)
7,648 residents
- 62684
Sherman (62684)
5,111 residents
- 62613
Athens (62613)
3,872 residents
- 62642 1,440
Greenview (62642)
1,440 residents
- 62625 855
Cantrall (62625)
855 residents
- 62666 616
Middletown (62666)
616 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62613 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62613 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62625
Cantrall (62625)
$167,674 median income
- 62684
Sherman (62684)
$139,196 median income
- 62707
Springfield (62707)
$89,926 median income
- 62666
Middletown (62666)
$89,167 median income
- 62613
Athens (62613)
$86,675 median income
- 62642
Greenview (62642)
$77,538 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62613 ranks #5 of 6 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 62613, 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 (3,872 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 62613 in?
ZIP code 62613 (Athens) is located in Menard County, Illinois. Menard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/menard-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62613?
ZIP code 62613 in Athens, IL has a population of 3,872 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62613?
The median household income in ZIP 62613 is $86,675, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62613?
The median home value in ZIP 62613 is $200,900, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62613?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62613 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62613?
ZIP code 62613 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 351 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62613?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62613 are: Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (8), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62613?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62613 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 66%. 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 62613?
In ZIP code 62613, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% 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 62613?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62613 is 24.4 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 62613?
In ZIP code 62613, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62613?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62613 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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