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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
$86,675
Median income
$200,900
Median home value
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $38,663. Local economic indicators show a 7.1% poverty rate alongside 5.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $200,900 (5% above the state average); renters pay a median of $914 monthly, and 81.2% of units 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. To put 62613 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Menard County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 62613?

38.5

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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

$38,663

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62613 ranks nationally

Athens, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$86,675 Top 30% higher than 70% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,632

Total Housing Units

1,539

Occupied Units

93

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.2%
Renter 18.8%

$200,900

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$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

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ZIP 62613 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62613 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 62613 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
62625 Cantrall, IL 855 5.8 mi
62642 Greenview, IL 1,440 7.1 mi
62707 Springfield, IL 7,648 9.5 mi
62684 Sherman, IL 5,111 7.1 mi
62666 Middletown, IL 616 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Menard County

62675 standard
Petersburg, IL
Pop: 6,154
62642 standard
Greenview, IL
Pop: 1,440
62688 standard
Tallula, IL
Pop: 761
62673 standard
Oakford, IL
Pop: 530

Related Areas

Menard County Athens, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.