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 Low-density area
- $93,571
- Median income Above-median income area
- $124,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 31.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,332. The poverty rate is 3.8%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $124,200 (35% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $775; owner occupancy is 76.8%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Logan County, so 62634 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 62634
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elkhart, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62634.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 62634?
41.6
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
0.6%
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?
$93,571
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$45,332
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62634 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Elkhart, 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)
$93,571 Top 24% higher than 76% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
550housing units
550
Total Housing Units
514
Occupied Units
36
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,200
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 62656
Lincoln (62656)
20,405 residents
- 62561 5,315
Riverton (62561)
5,315 residents
- 62684 5,111
Sherman (62684)
5,111 residents
- 62693 1,638
Williamsville (62693)
1,638 residents
- 62634 821
Elkhart (62634)
821 residents
- 62666 616
Middletown (62666)
616 residents
- 62519 94
Cornland (62519)
94 residents
- 62541 57
Lake Fork (62541)
57 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62634 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62634 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62684
Sherman (62684)
$139,196 median income
- 62693
Williamsville (62693)
$121,429 median income
- 62634
Elkhart (62634)
$93,571 median income
- 62666
Middletown (62666)
$89,167 median income
- 62561
Riverton (62561)
$81,646 median income
- 62656
Lincoln (62656)
$62,017 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62634, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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.
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