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Eldorado, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62930

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

6,263
34/sq mi
$52,931
Median income
$93,400
Median home value
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Eldorado pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
34
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62930 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62930 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eldorado, Saline County, Illinois, home to 6,263 residents across 183.7 square miles, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62930 reports a modest median household income of $52,931 (34% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $41,884. Local economic indicators show a 17.6% poverty rate alongside 5.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $93,400 (51% below the state average); renters pay a median of $666 monthly, and 70.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Saline County, so you can benchmark 62930 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 62930

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eldorado, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62930.

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 62930, Eldorado, 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

6,263

Population

183.7

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62930?

47.1

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$52,931

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$41,884

Per Capita Income

17.6%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 62930 ranks nationally

Eldorado, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,931 18th percentile higher than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,025

Total Housing Units

2,740

Occupied Units

285

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

$93,400

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$666

Median Rent

1964

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

+10.8%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 62930 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 156
2021 +1.7% 158
2022 -2.5% 154
2023 +22.0% 188
2024 +10.8% 209

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 119 business establishments in ZIP 62930, employing approximately 1,251 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,689,000.

119

Businesses

1,251

Employees

$67.7M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 16.8%
Health care and social assistance 18 15.1%
Other services (except public administration) 18 15.1%
Construction 13 10.9%
Finance and insurance 12 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 11 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 5.0%
Manufacturing 4 3.4%
Wholesale trade 4 3.4%
Information 3 2.5%

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 62930 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 62930 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 62930 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 62930 ranks #4 of 5 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
62977 Raleigh, IL 700 5.8 mi
62965 Muddy, IL 125 6.5 mi
62817 Broughton, IL 557 8.2 mi
62829 Dale, IL 72 9.9 mi
62934 Equality, IL 927 10.1 mi
62946 Harrisburg, IL 12,930 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Saline County

62946 standard
Harrisburg, IL
Pop: 12,930
62917 standard
Carrier Mills, IL
Pop: 2,305
62935 standard
Galatia, IL
Pop: 1,943
62987 standard
Stonefort, IL
Pop: 1,174
62977 standard
Raleigh, IL
Pop: 700
62965 standard
Muddy, IL
Pop: 125

Related Areas

Saline County Eldorado, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62930 in? ▼
ZIP code 62930 (Eldorado) is located in Saline County, Illinois. Saline County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/saline-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62930? ▼
ZIP code 62930 in Eldorado, IL has a population of 6,263 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62930? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62930 is $52,931, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62930? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62930 is $93,400, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62930? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62930 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62930? ▼
ZIP code 62930 has 119 business establishments employing approximately 1,251 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62930? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62930 are: Retail trade (20), Health care and social assistance (18), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 62930? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 62930 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 62930? ▼
In ZIP code 62930, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% 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 62930? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62930 is 24.0 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 62930? ▼
In ZIP code 62930, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62930? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62930 is 17.6% 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.