ZIP Code 62640

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Girard · Macoupin County · Illinois

Population
3,756

19/sq mi

Median income
$66,116

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$171,800

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.7%

Median age 46.2

Land area
197.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 62640 in Girard, Illinois has a population of 3,756. The median household income is $66,116, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $171,800, 38% below the US average. 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62640 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 197.7 square miles in Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois. The area is home to 3,756 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 62640 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62640 sits at $66,116 (17% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $32,577. The poverty rate stands at 18.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $171,800 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $811 per month, and 74.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62640 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macoupin County, so you can benchmark 62640 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 62640

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62640.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62640, Girard, 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

3,756

Population

197.7

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62640?

46.2

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$66,116

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$32,577

Per Capita Income

18.8%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,689

Total Housing Units

1,315

Occupied Units

374

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$171,800

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$811

Median Rent

1971

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

-2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

166

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+66%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62640 have decreased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +66% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 133
2021 +7.6% 143
2022 -4.3% 137
2023 +24.1% 170
2024 -2.2% 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 50 business establishments in ZIP 62640, employing approximately 326 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,447,000.

50

Businesses

326

Employees

$9.4M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 18.0%
Retail trade 9 18.0%
Other services (except public administration) 7 14.0%
Accommodation and food services 6 12.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 6.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 6.0%

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 62640 vs 62672 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
62672 Nilwood, IL 244 2.5 mi
62690 Virden, IL 4,120 5.4 mi
62689 Thayer, IL 518 7.3 mi
62572 Waggoner, IL 666 7.5 mi
62530 Divernon, IL 1,532 11.7 mi
62692 Waverly, IL 2,093 12.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62640 in?
ZIP code 62640 (Girard) is located in Macoupin County, Illinois. Macoupin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/macoupin-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62640?
ZIP code 62640 in Girard, IL has a population of 3,756 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62640?
The median household income in ZIP 62640 is $66,116, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62640?
The median home value in ZIP 62640 is $171,800, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62640?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62640 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62640?
ZIP code 62640 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 326 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62640?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62640 are: Construction (9), Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62640?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62640 decreased by 2.2% 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 62640?
In ZIP code 62640, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 62640?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62640 is 28.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62640?
In ZIP code 62640, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62640?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62640 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Girard, 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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