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Elkhart, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62634

Logan County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

821
6/sq mi
$93,571
Median income
$124,200
Median home value
31.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elkhart pairs an upper-quartile household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62634 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62634 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elkhart, Logan County, Illinois, home to just 821 residents across 146.6 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62634 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,571 (17% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $45,332. Poverty here runs at 3.8%, with unemployment measured at 5.3%. Housing costs here run $124,200 for a typical home value (35% below the state average), with rent averaging $775 a month; 76.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Logan County, letting you compare 62634 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 62634

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elkhart, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62634.

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 62634, Elkhart, 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

821

Population

146.6

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62634?

41.6

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 92.2%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$93,571

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$45,332

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62634 ranks nationally

Elkhart, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,571 Top 24% higher than 76% 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 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.4%

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

What does housing look like?

550

Total Housing Units

514

Occupied Units

36

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.8%
Renter 23.2%

$124,200

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$775

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 62634, employing approximately 93 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,085,000.

17

Businesses

93

Employees

$5.1M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 6 35.3%
Wholesale trade 4 23.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 17.6%

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 62634 vs 62693 →

ZIP 62634 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 62634 ranks #5 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 62634 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 62634 ranks #3 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
62693 Williamsville, IL 1,638 5.1 mi
62519 Cornland, IL 94 6.6 mi
62541 Lake Fork, IL 57 6.1 mi
62666 Middletown, IL 616 7.0 mi
62561 Riverton, IL 5,315 10.6 mi
62656 Lincoln, IL 20,405 9.7 mi
62684 Sherman, IL 5,111 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Logan County

62656 standard
Lincoln, IL
Pop: 20,405
61723 standard
Atlanta, IL
Pop: 2,321
62548 standard
Mount Pulaski, IL
Pop: 2,258
62635 standard
Emden, IL
Pop: 738
62666 standard
Middletown, IL
Pop: 616
62671 standard
New Holland, IL
Pop: 572

Related Areas

Logan County Elkhart, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62634 in? ▼
ZIP code 62634 (Elkhart) 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 62634? ▼
ZIP code 62634 in Elkhart, IL has a population of 821 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62634? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62634 is $93,571, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62634? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62634 is $124,200, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62634? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62634 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62634? ▼
ZIP code 62634 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 93 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62634? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62634 are: Transportation and warehousing (6), Wholesale trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62634? ▼
In ZIP code 62634, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.4% 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 62634? ▼
In ZIP code 62634, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62634? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62634 is 3.8% 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.