| ZIP Code | 62351 |
|---|---|
| City | Mendon |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Adams County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 699 ft |
| Latitude | 40.113608 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -91.268867 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs ↓ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.58 |
| Below Poverty | 7.7% ▼ 23% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 440 (34.4%) |
| Some College | 182 (14.2%) |
| Associates | 161 (12.6%) |
| Bachelors | 209 (16.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 287 (22.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,772 ≈ Avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $150,700 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $661/mo ↓ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 835 |
| Vacant Units | 68 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 835 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 68 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
ZIP code 62351 is located in Mendon, Illinois, within Adams County. With a population of 2,026, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.9 years. Economically, 62351 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,772 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62351 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $150,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $661 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 62351 is primarily White (98.86%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.7%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62351 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 90%.
Overall, ZIP code 62351 in Mendon, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,026 residents, a median household income of $73,772, and a median home value of $150,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.