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 Moderate-density area
- $52,931
- Median income Below-median income area
- $93,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 62930 (Eldorado, IL) rose +10.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 188.3 in 2023 to 208.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,884. The poverty rate is 17.6%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $93,400 (51% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $666; owner occupancy is 70.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Saline County, so 62930 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 62930
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eldorado, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62930.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
12 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 62930?
47.1
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
2.0%
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?
$52,931
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$41,884
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62930 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Eldorado, 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)
$52,931 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
3,025housing units
3,025
Total Housing Units
2,740
Occupied Units
285
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$93,400
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62930 vs 62977 →
ZIP 62930 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62946
Harrisburg (62946)
12,930 residents
- 62930
Eldorado (62930)
6,263 residents
- 62934 927
Equality (62934)
927 residents
- 62977 700
Raleigh (62977)
700 residents
- 62817 557
Broughton (62817)
557 residents
- 62965 125
Muddy (62965)
125 residents
- 62829 72
Dale (62829)
72 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62930 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62930 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62817
Broughton (62817)
$105,625 median income
- 62977
Raleigh (62977)
$68,056 median income
- 62934
Equality (62934)
$54,107 median income
- 62930
Eldorado (62930)
$52,931 median income
- 62946
Harrisburg (62946)
$51,566 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62930, 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 (6,263 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 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.
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