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Lincoln, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62656

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

20,405
55/sq mi
$62,017
Median income
$141,600
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lincoln pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
55
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62656 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62656 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois, with 20,405 residents across 373.7 square miles, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62656 reports a modest median household income of $62,017 (23% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $33,711. The poverty rate stands at 15.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. Median home value sits at $141,600 (26% below the state average), median rent at $830 a month, and owner-occupancy at 61.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 62656, plus 6 more within Logan County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 62656

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincoln, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62656.

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 62656, Lincoln, 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

20,405

Population

373.7

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62656?

40.6

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 84.0%
African American 8.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$62,017

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$33,711

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

18.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62656 ranks nationally

Lincoln, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,017 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

7,585

Total Housing Units

7,235

Occupied Units

350

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.8%
Renter 38.2%

$141,600

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$830

Median Rent

1967

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

+12.8%

YoY Change (2024)

169

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+69%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62656 have increased 12.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +69% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 128
2021 +5.8% 135
2022 +10.2% 149
2023 +0.6% 150
2024 +12.8% 169

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 381 business establishments in ZIP 62656, employing approximately 5,748 people with a combined annual payroll of $242,228,000.

381

Businesses

5,748

Employees

$242.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 61 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 55 14.4%
Health care and social assistance 54 14.2%
Accommodation and food services 50 13.1%
Finance and insurance 29 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 5.8%
Construction 21 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 13 3.4%
Wholesale trade 12 3.1%
Manufacturing 9 2.4%
Information 9 2.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.8%
Educational services 6 1.6%
Utilities 3 0.8%

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 62656 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 62656 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 62656 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 62656 ranks #4 of 4 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
61751 Lawndale, IL 124 6.4 mi
62643 Hartsburg, IL 526 8.3 mi
62634 Elkhart, IL 821 9.7 mi
61723 Atlanta, IL 2,321 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Logan County

61723 standard
Atlanta, IL
Pop: 2,321
62548 standard
Mount Pulaski, IL
Pop: 2,258
62634 standard
Elkhart, IL
Pop: 821
62635 standard
Emden, IL
Pop: 738
62666 standard
Middletown, IL
Pop: 616
62671 standard
New Holland, IL
Pop: 572

Related Areas

Logan County Lincoln, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62656 in? ▼
ZIP code 62656 (Lincoln) 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 62656? ▼
ZIP code 62656 in Lincoln, IL has a population of 20,405 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62656? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62656 is $62,017, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62656? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62656 is $141,600, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62656? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62656 is White at 84.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62656? ▼
ZIP code 62656 has 381 business establishments employing approximately 5,748 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62656? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62656 are: Retail trade (61), Other services (except public administration) (55), Health care and social assistance (54). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62656? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62656 increased by 12.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 69%. 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 62656? ▼
In ZIP code 62656, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 62656? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62656 is 18.6 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 62656? ▼
In ZIP code 62656, approximately 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62656? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62656 is 15.2% 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.