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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
$84,196
Median income
$118,300
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,347. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. The typical home here is valued at $118,300 (38% below the state average); renters pay a median of $864 monthly, and 72.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Macoupin County, letting you compare 62690 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 62690

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Virden, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62690.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 62690?

38.3

Median Age

45.5%

Male

54.5%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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

$36,347

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62690 ranks nationally

Virden, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,196 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,753

Total Housing Units

1,480

Occupied Units

273

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.0%
Renter 28.0%

$118,300

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62690 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 62690 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 62690 ranks #4 of 9 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
62689 Thayer, IL 518 2.0 mi
62615 Auburn, IL 5,748 5.5 mi
62640 Girard, IL 3,756 5.4 mi
62672 Nilwood, IL 244 7.7 mi
62530 Divernon, IL 1,532 6.7 mi
62533 Farmersville, IL 973 8.6 mi
62572 Waggoner, IL 666 10.5 mi
62536 Glenarm, IL 912 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Macoupin County

62626 standard
Carlinville, IL
Pop: 8,354
62088 standard
Staunton, IL
Pop: 6,960
62012 standard
Brighton, IL
Pop: 6,654
62033 standard
Gillespie, IL
Pop: 4,894
62014 standard
Bunker Hill, IL
Pop: 4,122
62640 standard
Girard, IL
Pop: 3,756

Related Areas

Macoupin County Virden, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.