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 Moderate-density area
- $62,017
- Median income Below-median income area
- $141,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lincoln pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62656 (Lincoln, IL) rose +12.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 149.8 in 2023 to 169.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,711. The poverty rate is 15.2%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $141,600 (26% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $830; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Logan County, so 62656 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 62656
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincoln, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62656.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
54 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
50 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
29 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 62656?
40.6
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
1.5%
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?
$62,017
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$33,711
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
18.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62656 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Lincoln, 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)
$62,017 26th percentile higher than 26% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,585housing units
7,585
Total Housing Units
7,235
Occupied Units
350
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,600
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62656 vs 61751 →
ZIP 62656 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
- 61723 2,321
Atlanta (61723)
2,321 residents
- 62634 821
Elkhart (62634)
821 residents
- 62643 526
Hartsburg (62643)
526 residents
- 61751 124
Lawndale (61751)
124 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62656 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62656 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62634
Elkhart (62634)
$93,571 median income
- 61723
Atlanta (61723)
$85,230 median income
- 62643
Hartsburg (62643)
$75,625 median income
- 62656
Lincoln (62656)
$62,017 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62656, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (20,405 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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.
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