ZIP Code 62638

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Source:

Franklin · Morgan County · Illinois

Population
1,337

8/sq mi

Median income
$86,538

▲ 13% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$130,100

▼ 53% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.5%

Median age 45.7

Land area
175.9 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 62638 in Franklin, Illinois has a population of 1,337. The median household income is $86,538, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $130,100, 53% below the US average. 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62638 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 175.9 square miles in Franklin, Morgan County, Illinois. The area is home to 1,337 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 62638 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62638 sits at $86,538 (8% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $48,124. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $130,100 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $971 per month, and 75.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62638 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Morgan County, so you can benchmark 62638 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 →

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 62638, Franklin, 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

1,337

Population

175.9

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62638?

45.7

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 98.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$86,538

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$48,124

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 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 70.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%

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

What does housing look like?

577

Total Housing Units

526

Occupied Units

51

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.1%
Renter 24.9%

$130,100

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$971

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+14.9%

YoY Change (2021)

179

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+79%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62638 have increased 14.9% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +3.0% 150
2018 +4.0% 156
2019 -4.3% 149
2020 +4.5% 156
2021 +14.9% 179

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 62638, employing approximately 110 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,943,000.

19

Businesses

110

Employees

$3.9M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 4 21.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 15.8%

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 Code City Population Distance
62695 Woodson, IL 296 7.7 mi
62692 Waverly, IL 2,093 7.7 mi
62601 Alexander, IL 434 10.1 mi
62667 Modesto, IL 464 9.0 mi
62650 Jacksonville, IL 26,992 11.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62638 in?
ZIP code 62638 (Franklin) is located in Morgan County, Illinois. Morgan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/morgan-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62638?
ZIP code 62638 in Franklin, IL has a population of 1,337 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62638?
The median household income in ZIP 62638 is $86,538, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62638?
The median home value in ZIP 62638 is $130,100, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62638?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62638 is White at 98.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62638?
ZIP code 62638 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 110 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62638?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62638 increased by 14.9% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 62638?
In ZIP code 62638, 70.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 62638?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62638 is 25.5 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 62638?
In ZIP code 62638, approximately 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62638?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62638 is 4.5% 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 Franklin, IL

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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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