ZIP Code 62934

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Equality · Gallatin County · Illinois

Population
927

5/sq mi

Median income
$54,107

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$86,000

▼ 69% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.9%

Median age 46.8

Land area
197.2 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 62934 in Equality, Illinois has a population of 927. The median household income is $54,107, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $86,000, 69% below the US average. 10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 62934 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 197.2 square miles in Equality, Gallatin County, Illinois. The area is home to 927 residents, producing a population density of 5 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 62934 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 62934 sits at $54,107 (32% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,147. The poverty rate stands at 14.5% and the unemployment rate at 23.1%. On housing, the median home value is $86,000 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $428 per month, and 85.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 62934 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Gallatin County, so you can benchmark 62934 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62934, Equality, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

927

Population

197.2

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 62934?

46.8

Median Age

55.9%

Male

44.1%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$54,107

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$40,147

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

23.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.9%

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

What does housing look like?

504

Total Housing Units

377

Occupied Units

127

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.1%
Renter 14.9%

$86,000

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$428

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 62934, employing approximately 64 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,553,000.

6

Businesses

64

Employees

$7.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 62934 vs 62954 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
62954 Junction, IL 515 5.0 mi
62930 Eldorado, IL 6,263 10.1 mi
62947 Herod, IL 539 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 62934 in?
ZIP code 62934 (Equality) is located in Gallatin County, Illinois. Gallatin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gallatin-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62934?
ZIP code 62934 in Equality, IL has a population of 927 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62934?
The median household income in ZIP 62934 is $54,107, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62934?
The median home value in ZIP 62934 is $86,000, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62934?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62934 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62934?
ZIP code 62934 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 64 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62934?
In ZIP code 62934, 45.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.9% 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 62934?
In ZIP code 62934, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62934?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62934 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Equality, IL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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