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Elizabethtown, IL · standard

ZIP Code 62931

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

1,571
6/sq mi
$49,605
Median income
$105,100
Median home value
12.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62931 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 62931 covers 266.3 square miles in Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,571 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 62931 reports a modest median household income of $49,605 (38% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $28,177. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. Median home value sits at $105,100 (45% below the state average), median rent at $246 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.2%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.7, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Hardin County, letting you compare 62931 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 →

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 62931, Elizabethtown, 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

1,571

Population

266.3

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62931?

55.7

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 96.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$49,605

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$28,177

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 62931 ranks nationally

Elizabethtown, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,605 14th percentile higher than 14% 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

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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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%

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

What does housing look like?

908

Total Housing Units

614

Occupied Units

294

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$105,100

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$246

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 62931, employing approximately 129 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,712,000.

18

Businesses

129

Employees

$3.7M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 5 27.8%
Health care and social assistance 4 22.2%

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 62931 vs 62919 →

ZIP 62931 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 62931 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 62931 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 62931 ranks #2 of 3 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
62919 Cave In Rock, IL 1,003 7.6 mi
62982 Rosiclare, IL 1,328 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hardin County

62982 standard
Rosiclare, IL
Pop: 1,328
62919 standard
Cave In Rock, IL
Pop: 1,003
62947 standard
Herod, IL
Pop: 539

Related Areas

Hardin County Elizabethtown, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62931 in? ▼
ZIP code 62931 (Elizabethtown) is located in Hardin County, Illinois. Hardin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hardin-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62931? ▼
ZIP code 62931 in Elizabethtown, IL has a population of 1,571 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62931? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 62931 is $49,605, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62931? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 62931 is $105,100, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62931? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 62931 is White at 96.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62931? ▼
ZIP code 62931 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 129 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62931? ▼
In ZIP code 62931, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% 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 62931? ▼
In ZIP code 62931, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62931? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62931 is 11.9% 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.