Virden, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62690
Macoupin County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,120
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,196
- Median income Above-median income area
- $118,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Virden pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62690 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 62690 (Virden, IL) rose +6.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 141.5 in 2023 to 151.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 62690 covers 130.8 square miles in Virden, Macoupin County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,120 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62690 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,196 (5% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,347. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $118,300 (38% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $864; owner occupancy is 72.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Macoupin County, so 62690 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 62690
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Virden, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62690.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
10 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 62690, Virden, 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
4,120
Population
130.8
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62690?
38.3
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
0.4%
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?
$84,196
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$36,347
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 62690 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Virden, 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)
$84,196 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
1,753housing units
1,753
Total Housing Units
1,480
Occupied Units
273
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,300
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$864
Median Rent
1961
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
+6.9%
YoY Change (2024)
151
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+51%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 62690 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +51% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.1% | 120 |
| 2021 | +3.3% | 124 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 140 |
| 2023 | +1.1% | 141 |
| 2024 | +6.9% | 151 |
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 93 business establishments in ZIP 62690, employing approximately 723 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,509,000.
93
Businesses
723
Employees
$32.5M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 19.4% |
| Construction | 12 | 12.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 12.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 9.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.3% |
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 62690 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62615
Auburn (62615)
5,748 residents
- 62690
Virden (62690)
4,120 residents
- 62640
Girard (62640)
3,756 residents
- 62530 1,532
Divernon (62530)
1,532 residents
- 62533 973
Farmersville (62533)
973 residents
- 62536 912
Glenarm (62536)
912 residents
- 62572 666
Waggoner (62572)
666 residents
- 62689 518
Thayer (62689)
518 residents
- 62672 244
Nilwood (62672)
244 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62690 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62690 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62536
Glenarm (62536)
$95,809 median income
- 62572
Waggoner (62572)
$92,938 median income
- 62615
Auburn (62615)
$84,632 median income
- 62690
Virden (62690)
$84,196 median income
- 62530
Divernon (62530)
$82,188 median income
- 62533
Farmersville (62533)
$77,250 median income
- 62640
Girard (62640)
$66,116 median income
- 62689
Thayer (62689)
$61,500 median income
- 62672
Nilwood (62672)
$46,771 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62690 ranks #4 of 9 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 62690, 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 (4,120 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 62690 in?
ZIP code 62690 (Virden) 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 62690?
ZIP code 62690 in Virden, IL has a population of 4,120 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62690?
The median household income in ZIP 62690 is $84,196, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62690?
The median home value in ZIP 62690 is $118,300, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62690?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62690 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62690?
ZIP code 62690 has 93 business establishments employing approximately 723 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62690?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62690 are: Retail trade (18), Construction (12), Health care and social assistance (12). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62690?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62690 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 51%. 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 62690?
In ZIP code 62690, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 62690?
In ZIP code 62690, approximately 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62690?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62690 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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